He was also a former Rajya Sabha member.
In his condolence message, BJP President J P Nadda said Jois served selflessly for the nation and left his deep imprint on Judiciary, Executive and legislative fields. He made a lasting contribution to Indian judiciary. His efforts in restoring democracy during the 1975 emergency will always be remembered, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said his book The Legal and Constitutional History of India is a treatise.
His Dharma: the Global Ethic is a classic. A great mind, she said. He was a legal luminary whose thoughts were reflected well in his books on law and constitution, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said. He also said Jois was imprisoned during the Emergency in 1975-1977.