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Mandagadde Rama Jois
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| 19th Governor of Bihar | |
| In office 12 June 2003 – 31 October 2004 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Preceded by | Bipin Chandra Verma |
| Succeeded by | S. S. Sodhi |
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| Born | 27 July 1931 Araga, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Died | 16 February 2021 (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 (born July 27, 1931 – died February 16, 2021) was an important person in India. He was a judge and a politician. He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, which is like one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament. He was also the governor of the states of Jharkhand and Bihar. Before that, he was the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He was also a senior lawyer in the highest court of India, the Supreme Court of India.
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His Early Life and Education
Rama Jois was born on July 27, 1931. His parents were Narasimha Jois and Lakshmidevamma. He was born in a village called Araga in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka, India.
He studied in Shivamogga and Bengaluru. He earned degrees in Arts (B.A.) and Law (B.L.). Later, Kuvempu University gave him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. This is a special award for his achievements.
A Talented Writer
Rama Jois was a well-known writer and historian. He wrote many books about law, including books on how the government works and the history of law in India.
His most famous work is a two-volume book called "Legal and Constitutional History of India." This book is used as a textbook for law students. Another important book he wrote is "Seeds of Modern Public Law in Ancient Indian Jurisprudence." He also wrote books like "Historic Legal Battle" and "Dharma - The Global Ethic." He made complex ideas about law and ancient Indian values easy for everyone to understand.
Books He Wrote
Here are some of the books Justice Rama Jois published:
- Services under the State (1974)
- Legal and Constitutional History of India (1982)
- Historical Battle (1977)
- Dharma : The Global Ethic (1996) - Available in English, Hindi, and Kannada.
- Ancient Indian Law : Eternal values in Manu Smrithi (2003) - Available in English, Kannada, and Hindi.
- Trivarga Siddantha (2005) - Available in English and Kannada.
- The Bharathiya way to lead Purposeful life (2007) - Available in English and Kannada.
- National Reconciliation for Harmonious Living (2008)
- Code of Conduct for Rulers (2007) - Available in English and Kannada.
- Raja Dharma with lessons on Raja neethi
- Need for Amending the Constitution
Important Roles He Held
Justice Rama Jois held many important positions during his career:
- He was the Governor of Jharkhand State.
- He was the Governor of Bihar State.
- He was a member of the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka.
- He was the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
His Political Journey
From 1975 to 1977, a period known as The Emergency (India) was declared in India by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. During this time, many political leaders were arrested. Rama Jois was also put in jail in Bengaluru. He was in prison with other famous leaders like A. B. Vajpayee and L. K. Advani. He was connected with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka.
Standing Up for What's Right
Justice Rama Jois once gave up his position as a judge in the Karnataka High Court. He did this to protest what he felt was an injustice. He believed he was unfairly overlooked for a position as a Supreme Court Judge.
His Family
Justice Rama Jois was married to Smt. Vimala. They had two children, a son and a daughter, and three grandchildren. He lived in Bengaluru, India. His son, M. R. Shailendra, and his daughter, M. R. Tara, are both lawyers in Bengaluru.
His Passing
Justice Rama Jois passed away on February 16, 2021. He died from a heart attack at his home in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, India. He was 89 years old. His last ceremonies were held at a Hindu burial ground in Chamarajpet, Bengaluru.
