Citizenship Indian Name T. Tukol | Fields Education, Religion | |
Institutions Judge of Karnataka Highcourt, Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University Alma mater Karnatak College, Dharwar and Fergusson College Pune Known for Sallekhana is not suicide Died August 18, 1983, Bengaluru Education Fergusson College, Karnatak College Dharwar | ||
Justice T. K. Tukol (5 May 1918 – 18 August 1983) was known for his scholarly work on Jainism, education and judiciary. He was the judge of High court of Mysore. He headed the Mysore pay commission (1966–68). He also served as the vice-chancellor of the Bangalore University. His contribution to judiciary and books on Jainism (Compendium of Jainism, Sallekhana is not suicide, Jain Achar (Kannada), Yoga, Meditation and Mysticism in Jainism, Translation of Saman Suttam (English) and various publications) are remarkable.
Tukol was born in Gudur village of Hungund Taluka, Bagalkot District. He was a student of Karnatak College, Dharwar and Fergusson College, Pune.
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