Rama Jois

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.^[1][2]

Mandagadde Rama Jois
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

Early life and education

Rama Jois was born to Havyaka Brahmin parents, Narasimha Jois and Lakshmidevamma on 27 July 1931 at Araga village, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.^[2] 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.^[2][3]

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,^[3] 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

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• 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^[2]
• Need for Amending the Constitution^[3]

Positions held

• Governor of Jharkhand State^[4]
• Governor of Bihar State^[5]
• Rajya Sabha Member in Karnataka^[1]
• Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court^[6]

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.^{[citation needed]}

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.^[2]

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.