Guwahati, Sept. 2 -- Justice Budi Habung took oath as a permanent judge of the Gauhati High Court on September 2, becoming the first person from Arunachal Pradesh to hold the position.

The ceremony was conducted at the high court premises in Guwahati, with Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar administering the oath.

His elevation is a landmark moment for the judiciary in the Northeast, as the Gauhati High Court serves Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Senior judges, members of the bar, and court staff attended the ceremony.

Justice Habung's journey from humble beginnings has drawn widespread attention. Born in Hong village, Lower Subansiri district, he studied in Ziro, completed a Master's in Political Science from Rajiv Gandhi ...