Justice Mandagadde Rama Jois (27 July 1931 – 16 February 2021) was an Indian politician and judge who served as a member of Rajya Sabha, as governor of Jharkhand and Bihar states, and as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He was also a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India.
Early life and education Rama Jois was born to Babburkamme Brahmin parents, Narasimha Jois and Lakshmidevamma on 27 July 1931 at Araga village, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India. He studied in Shivamogga and Bengaluru and acquired B.A., B.L.degrees and was given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Kuvempu University.
Author He is a noted writer and historian having written several books on Service Law, Habeas Corpus Law, Constitutional Law, etc. His most known two-volume book "Legal and Constitutional History of India", considered as a previous volume, is a textbook for Law Degree course. His other well known book is "Seeds of Modern Public Law in Ancient Indian Jurisprudence". His other works include "Historic Legal Battle", " Dharma - The Global Ethic" etc. His views on Dharma and Manu Smriti are of immense value, as they have been simplified for the understanding of the common man.
Other Books published
Services under the State (1974) Legal and Constitutional History of India (1982) Historical Battle (1977) Dharma : The Global Ethic (English, Hindi and Kannada) (1996) Ancient Indian Law : Eternal values in Manu Smrithi (English, Kannada, Hindi) (2003) Trivarga Siddantha (English and Kannada) (2005) The Bharathiya way to lead Purposeful life (English and Kannada) 2007 National Reconciliation for Harmonious Living (2008) Code of Conduct for Rulers (English and Kannada) 2007 Raja Dharma with lessons on Raja neethi Need for Amending the Constitution
Positions held Governor of Jharkhand State Governor of Bihar State Rajya Sabha Member in Karnataka Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court
Political affiliation During The Emergency (India) 1975-77, imposed by Indira Gandhi, he was imprisoned and lodged in the Bengaluru Central Jail. He was lodged along with A B Vajapayee, L K Advani, Madhu Dandavate etc. in Bengaluru prison. He is recognised with Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka.
Protest He relinquished the post of Judge of the Karnataka High Court, protesting injustice, as he was overlooked to be posted as a Supreme Court Judge.
Family life He was married to Smt. Vimala, has two children and three grandchildren. He resided in Bengaluru, India. His son M. R. Shailendra and daughter M. R. Tara are both advocates in the city of Bengaluru, India.
Death Rama Jois died from a heart attack on 16 February 2021 at 7:30 AM in his residence at Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, India.
His last rites were held at Hindu burial-ground in Chamarajpet, Bengaluru, India.
References
External links Mandagadde Rama Jois, Governor of Jharkhand Official Website