Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated the construction of an integrated Judicial Court Complex in Rangmahal, North Guwahati, Assam. The project will house the Gauhati High Court, serving Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Nagaland. Despite protests from some members of the Gauhati High Court Bar Association against relocating the High Court, Justice Kant emphasized the importance of modern judicial infrastructure for future legal professionals.
Expressing surprise at the opposition, Justice Kant stated that the new complex is a forward-looking initiative to meet the judiciary’s needs in the coming years. The site at Rangmahal is strategically chosen to offer comprehensive facilities under one roof, catering to the evolving requirements of the legal profession.
The event was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, and several judges from the Supreme Court and various high courts. Meanwhile, members of the Gauhati High Court Bar Association staged a hunger strike outside the existing High Court premises, reiterating their objection to the relocation and accusing the government of making unilateral decisions.
The Assam government plans to develop the judicial township over 49 acres at Rangmahal, with an approved budget of Rs 479 crore for the initial phase. The government aims to utilize the existing High Court land for Brahmaputra riverfront development, with a new convention center already under construction near the current complex.
