Justice Ashutosh Kumar Sworn In as Gauhati High Court Chief Justice

Fast Summary

• Justice Ashutosh Kumar was sworn in as the Chief justice of the Gauhati High Court on July 21, 2025.
• The oath was administered by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya in Guwahati.
• Justice Kumar previously served as a judge at the Patna High Court and Delhi High Court.
• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the ceremony and extended his best wishes via a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Indian Opinion Analysis
The appointment of Justice ashutosh Kumar as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court underscores a important judicial transition for one of Northeastern India’s most prominent high courts. Drawing from his tenure at key judicial institutions like the Patna and Delhi High Courts, his administrative and legal expertise is expected to enhance the court’s efficiency and accountability. His new role carries vital regional importance, especially given Gauhati high Court’s jurisdiction over several northeastern states.

The visible participation of top state officials, including Governor Acharya and CM Sarma, indicates institutional acknowledgment of this critically important moment within Assam’s judiciary framework. This development also highlights continuity in reinforcing credible appointments for maintaining procedural integrity in India’s higher judiciary system.

Read more: [Insert original article link]