Overview
- Advocates under the Lawyers’ Association, Guwahati launched an indefinite sit-in on January 6 at the CJM court premises opposing the shift to Amingaon.
- The foundation stone for the new complex at Rangmahal is scheduled for January 11, to be led by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant with senior Supreme Court judges, the Assam Chief Minister and the full Gauhati High Court bench in attendance.
- An internal High Court order assigns staff to protocol, security and logistics duties from January 10 to 12 across multiple venues, indicating extensive preparation for the ceremony.
- Protesters oppose demolition of the existing complex, report receiving no formal notice, and say temporary relocation details remain unclear.
- Lawyers demand assured chambers, courtrooms and facilities with prior stakeholder consultation, citing a December 12 Bar Association referendum that voted 1,164 to 154 against the move as the state reports 129 bighas acquired for the new site.