Gauhati High Court

Guwahati High Court
Guwahati High Court Building
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26°11′29″N 91°45′05″E / 26.1913°N 91.7514°E / 26.1913; 91.7514
Established5 April 1948; 76 years ago (1948-04-05)
JurisdictionAssam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram
LocationPrincipal Seat: Guwahati, Assam
Circuit Benches: Kohima, Aizawl & Itanagar
Coordinates26°11′29″N 91°45′05″E / 26.1913°N 91.7514°E / 26.1913; 91.7514
Composition methodPresidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state.
Authorised byConstitution of India
Appeals toSupreme Court of India
Judge term lengthmandatory retirement by age of 62
Number of positions30 (Permanent 22; Additional 8)
Websitewww.ghconline.gov.in
Chief Justice
CurrentlyVijay Bishnoi
Since5 February 2024

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.

It has largest jurisdiction in terms of states, with its area covering the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram.