He is a seasoned
politician, lawyer, academician and a well-known social worker. First
matriculate in the Bantva Memon community, he joined Bahauddin College
for further education and graduated from Madras University. After graduation,
for ten years, he did odd jobs and eventually completed his law study.
After graduating in law from Sindh University, he set-up his legal practice.
In Bantva, he was one of the few persons who were staunch supporters
of the enforcement of Muslim laws. He had come to Karachi before partition.
In 1940, the Quaid-e-Azam came to Karachi in connection with some judicial
matters. A reception was held in honour of the Quaid-e-Azam and Mr.
Jan Mohammad Kodwavi read the welcome address at the house of Sir Abdullah
Haroon.
He translated Shah-jo-Risalo
of Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai in Gujrati and published it at his own expense.
In spite of his heavy professional commitments he always spared time
for social services. He rendered honorary services as Professor of Law
College. Besides English, Urdu, Gujrati, Marathi and Tamil, he is fluent
in Persian language also. He has set up a trust in the name of his mother
for promotion of education. He has also written three books on law,
besides two books about his past memories and experiences. He has also
written his autobiography in Gujrati.
