Overview

• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned from the Gauhati High Court Bar Association, citing a moral and professional conflict over the association’s opposition to relocating the High Court.
• The Assam government is moving forward with a Rs 1,000-crore judicial township at Rangmahal, a site recommended by a High-Powered Committee and approved by the Full Court in 2023.
• The Bar Association argues that the new location is remote and lacks adequate infrastructure, which could hinder legal proceedings and disadvantage litigants and lawyers.
• Sarma defended the relocation, emphasizing the need for modern infrastructure to address space constraints and outdated facilities at the current High Court site in Uzan Bazar.
• The Chief Minister proposed converting the existing High Court building into a judicial museum to preserve its legacy, aligning with the state’s broader plans to develop the Brahmaputra riverfront.