Established in memory of Late Justice R Jayasimha Babu (1942-2015), the Jayasimha Foundation carries forward an illustrious legacy rooted in the pursuit of excellence through a spirit of service.
The foundation embodies the guiding principles of integrity, courage and discipline that exemplified Justice Jayasimha Babu.
Through his distinguished appointments as Judge of the High Court of Madras, and earlier of the High Court of Karnataka, Justice Jayasimha Babu delivered widely cited judgments on constitutional law, company and commercial law, and taxation. Further, his astute approach to conflict resolution as an arbitrator in domestic and international disputes was widely regarded in high esteem.
A connoisseur of Carnatic, Hindustani and Western classical music, Justice Babu was keen on encouraging and empowering young talents in the law.