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Mandagadde Rama Jois
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19th Governor of Bihar
In office
12 June 2003 – 31 October 2004
Chief Minister Rabri Devi
Preceded by V. C. Pande
Succeeded by Ved Marwah (Acting)
2nd Governor of Jharkhand
In office
15 July 2002 – 11 June 2003
Chief Minister Babulal Marandi
Arjun Munda
Preceded by V. C. Pande
(Additional Charge)
Succeeded by Ved Marwah
Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana
In office
3 May 1992 – 31 August 1992
Preceded by Bipin Chandra Verma
Succeeded by S. S. Sodhi
Personal details
Born 27 July 1931
Araga, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Died 16 February 2021(2021-02-16) (aged 89)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse Vimala
Children One son
One daughter
Alma mater Government Law College, Bengaluru
University of Mysore
Profession Advocate
Writer

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 Brahmin born to 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 Kuvempu University has conferred him with Doctor of Laws honorary degree.

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.

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