Guwahati, April 8 -- A major rift has emerged between the Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) and the Gauhati High Court administration over the proposed relocation of the High Court and the establishment of a sprawling judicial township.

On Monday, the GHCBA issued a strong rejoinder to a recent clarification released by the High Court on April 3, strongly contesting its assertions and labeling the statement as "factually incorrect" and "misleading."

The High Court's statement earlier in the week had sought to dispel allegations of unilateral decision-making in the relocation proposal.

The court maintained that discussions regarding the development of a consolidated judicial campus had been ongoing since 2022, implying a degree...