In a historic first, Yarenjungla Longkumer from Nagaland is poised to become judge in the Gauhati High Court after the Supreme Court Collegium made recommendation on January 4.
Judicial Officer Yarenjungla Longkume along with Advocate Shamima Jahan were recommended for appointment as Judges of the Gauhati High Court by the Collegium of the Apex Court including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai.
The recommendation was first made by the High Court Collegium on May 29 in 2023, as per its resolution. Subsequently, the Top Court Collegium reviewed the material placed on record on October 17.
The Gauhati HC Chief Justice and its Collegium, through letters dated October 19 and November 7, forwarded the details regarding their suitability, based on government inputs in response to opinions sought by the SC Collegium.
Besides, SC Judges, experts with the affairs of the Gauhati HC, were consulted to establish their suitability and fitness.
The Apex Court Collegium, thereafter, found them suitable for appointment as the Gauhati High Court Judges and recommended to appoint both for the same.
Longkumer has served as the District and Sessions Judge in Kohima and Peren other than holding the position of Law & Justice Department Judicial Secretary among others.
Longkumer would be the first HC judge from Nagaland after getting the government’s approval and notification about their appointment.
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