Itanagar, Aug 12, 2025: Arunachal Pradesh today marked the 25th anniversary of the Gauhati High Court, Itanagar Permanent Bench, reaffirming its commitment to fairness, accessibility, and trust in the judicial system. The celebration was graced by Hon’ble Governor Lt. Gen. KT Parnaik (Retd.) as Chief Guest, alongside Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Law & Justice Minister Kento Jini, Justices Kardak Ete and Budi Habung, and Advocate General Indraneel Chowdhury.
On the occasion, the state government announced a corpus fund for the welfare of the Bar Association and assured the introduction of the Advocate Protection Bill to safeguard legal professionals.
Since 2016, Arunachal’s judicial infrastructure has grown from just 2 courts to 33 functional courts, with 8 new courts recently established, 463 new posts created in the district judiciary, and multiple reforms to ensure timely, transparent, and affordable justice.
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Fulfilling a long-cherished dream, the state also inaugurated a new 19,000+ sq. m High Court building, constructed in under four years despite COVID-19 delays, at a cost of nearly ₹250 crore. The foundation stone was laid in 2018, and construction began in September 2021.
The inauguration was led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, in the presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Supreme Court Judges Ujjal Bhuyan, Sandeep Mehta, N. Kotiswar Singh, Vijay Bishnoi, MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other dignitaries.
