Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
| Gauhati High Court | |
|---|---|
Guwahati High Court Building | |
| 26.1913°N 91.7514°E | |
| Established | 5 April 1948 |
| Jurisdiction | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram |
| Location | Principal Seat: Guwahati, Assam Circuit Benches: Kohima, Aizawl & Itanagar |
| Coordinates | 26.1913°N 91.7514°E |
| Composition method | Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state. |
| Authorized by | Constitution of India |
| Appeals to | Supreme Court of India |
| Judge term length | mandatory retirement by age of 62 |
| Number of positions | 30 (Permanent 22; Additional 8) |
| Website | www.ghconline.gov.in |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Vijay Bishnoi |
| Since | 5 February 2024 |
It has largest jurisdiction in terms of states, with its area covering the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram.
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