Patna: Senior Advocate Awadh Bihari Ojha of the Patna High Court passed away on March 5, 2026, in Gurgaon in the presence of his wife and children. He was 85.
A respected name in the legal fraternity, Ojha had a distinguished career spanning nearly six decades and was known for his work in constitutional, civil and criminal law. He was designated Senior Advocate by the Patna High Court in 2011 and also served as empanelled counsel for several state and central government institutions, besides appearing for major private companies.
A Full Court reference was held on March 9, 2026, to remember and pay homage to him. The Chief Justice of the Patna High Court observed, “Late Awadh Bihari Ojha was a towering personality in the legal fraternity. For nearly six decades, his voice resonated through these hallowed halls with intellectual grace and unwavering dignity. An institution is only as strong as the people who build it day by day, brick by brick. Late Awadh Bihari Ojha was undoubtedly one of the institution’s foundational builders. His life was a testament to the first principles of justice.”
Beyond the legal profession, Ojha was also known for his interest in literature, philosophy and religion. He wrote essays, articles and books, including a work on Hindu law, and had a deep appreciation for English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Bhojpuri literature.
His death marks the passing of a lawyer, scholar and public-minded individual whose contributions extended well beyond the courtroom.