Guwahati, July 21 -- Written by - Manoj Kumar Ojha

Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to Justice Ashutosh Kumar in the presence of prominent dignitaries, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The event marked a significant milestone in Justice Kumar's distinguished judicial career, as he transitioned from Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court to assume leadership of the Gauhati High Court, which serves the states of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Born on October 1, 1966, Justice Kumar brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He graduated from St. Stephen's College and later earned his law degree from the Campus Law Centre, Delhi University.

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