Justice T. K. Tukol (5 May 1918 – 18 August 1983) was known for his scholarly work on

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, 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

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. His contribution to judiciary and books on Jainism (Compendium of Jainism,

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/ref> 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,

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. He was a student of

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and

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