R. R. Crossette-Thambiah
| R. R. Crossette-Thambiah KC |
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|---|---|
| 18th Solicitor General of Sri Lanka | |
| In office 1950–1951 |
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| Preceded by | M. F. S. Pulle |
| Succeeded by | T. S. Fernando |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1897 |
| Alma mater | St. John's College, Jaffna |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Robert Rasiah Crossette-Thambiah was a leading Ceylon Tamil lawyer and Solicitor General.
Early life and family
Crossette-Thambiah was born on 2 February 1897.[1] He was the son of T. H. Crossette, principal of St. John's College, Jaffna.[1] He was educated at the St. John's College.[1]
Crossette-Thambiah married Amy Ranita, daughter of S. C. Paul.[1]
Career
Crossette-Thambiah taught at St. John's College for a few years before joining the legal profession.[1] He was called to the bar at Middle Temple on 5 October 1925.[1][2] He was an advocate of the Supreme Court.[2] He joined the Attorney-General's Department in 1926 as an Additional Crown Counsel.[1] He was promoted to Crown Counsel, Senior Crown Counsel, District Judge and Public Trustee (1945).[1][2] He was then Commissioner of Assize for four years.[1] He became a King's Counsel in 1949.[2][3] He was Solicitor General between 1950 and 1951.[1][4]
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