Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Gauhati High Court Relocation Sparks Debate
The Gauhati High Court in Guwahati is planning to move to a new location called Rangmahal in Amingaon.
Some people, like the court staff, are happy because the new place will have more space and better facilities.
But many lawyers and advocates are worried.
They think the new location is too far, which will make it hard for them to work and take care of their families.
They also feel that the decision was made without talking to them properly.
There are also concerns about the old court building, which is a heritage structure, and whether it will be preserved.
The government has already bought a lot of land for the new court and is planning a big ceremony to start the construction.
However, many people are protesting and have voted against the move.
The future of the Gauhati High Court is still uncertain as people debate the best way to move forward.
Gauhati High Court is planned to relocate to Rangmahal in Amingaon, North Guwahati.
The move is supported by court staff due to better infrastructure but opposed by many lawyers over accessibility and transparency issues.
A referendum showed overwhelming opposition (1,164 votes) to the relocation, with only 154 in favor.
The foundation stone for the new complex will be laid on January 11, 2026, by the Chief Justice of India.
Concerns include the potential demolition of the heritage High Court building and the lack of transparency in the relocation process.
- Who
- Gauhati High Court staff, lawyers, litigants, Assam government, Chief Justice of India
- What
- Relocation of Gauhati High Court to Rangmahal, Amingaon
- When
- Foundation stone to be laid on January 11, 2026; relocation plans in progress
- Where
- Current location: Guwahati; Proposed location: Rangmahal, North Guwahati
- Why
- Infrastructure upgrade and modernization, but facing opposition due to access, heritage, and transparency issues
- Current Location
- Guwahati, near Dighalipukhuri
- Proposed Location
- Rangmahal, Amingaon, North Guwahati
- Land Acquired
- 129 bighas (over 42.5 acres)
- Foundation Stone Ceremony
- January 11, 2026, at 11:30 am
- Referendum Results
- 1,164 opposed, 154 supported, 27 NOTA, 13 cancelled
- Key Figures Involved
- Chief Justice of India, Assam Chief Minister, Gauhati High Court judges
- Main Concerns
- Access to justice, heritage preservation, transparency, infrastructure readiness
Sources
Gauhati High Court shift: A move where justice, heritage & growth collide
Bar association says it will skip stone-laying ceremony of Gauhati High Court complex
A new judicial hub across the Brahmaputra, and the questions it raises
Gauhati HC bar association on hunger strike against shifting of court complex