JUDGES PROFILE

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Chief Justice.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia was born on August 10, 1960.

Did his earlier schooling from Dehradun, Allahabad and Lucknow and graduated from Allahabad University in the year 1981. Completed his Masters in Modern History in the year 1983 and LL.B. in the year 1986.

Initially practiced on the Civil and Constitutional side before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.

Later shifted his practice to the newly created High Court of the State of Uttarakhand, at Nainital. Designated as Senior Advocate in June, 2004.

Elevated as a permanent Judge of Uttarakhand High Court on November 01, 2008.

Took oath as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court on 10.01.2021.

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Hon’ble Mr. Justice Songkhupchung Serto, Portfolio Judge Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench

Born on 1st March, 1961 at Sagang Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur. Completed graduation from St. Anthony’s College, Shillong (NEHU) and obtained LL.B. Degree from Law Faculty, Delhi University. Enrolled as an Advocate in 20.02.1986 and joined Manipur Judicial Service, Grade III on 16.05.1992 after practicing Law for more than 6 years at Bar. Promoted to MJS Grade II on 10.12.1997. Served at all the Districts of Manipur, except Chandel and Bishnupur. Deputed to Imphal Bench of the Gauhati High Court as Deputy Registrar (Judicial) on 29.09.2011. Appointed as Registrar of the same Bench on 19.03.2012 after promotion to MJS Grade I. Appointed as the first Registrar General of the High Court of Manipur on 25.07.2013 after the High Court of Manipur came into existence and when the post of Registrar General was sanctioned. Elevated as Additional Judge of High Court of Manipur on 14th March, 2016. Transferred to Gauhati High Court and took oath as Additional Judge, Gauhati High Court on 3rd October, 2016.

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Hon’ble Mr. Justice S. Hukato Swu, Portfolio Judge Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench

Shri S. Hukato Swu, son of Late Scato Swu, Born at Satakha on 01.01.1960. Did his schooling from Goalpara Sainik School Assam, did his college from St. Anthony’s College Shillong, obtained LLB Degree in 1986 from Delhi University Campus Law Centre- I, Delhi.
Appointed as Assistant Public Prosecutor cum Government Pleader in 1986. Appointed as Magistrate 1st Class cum Civil Judge Junior in 1990. Later promoted on 2003 as ADC (Judicial). Appointed as DC (Judicial) in 2004. Served as Member Secretary NSLSA, Special Judge Anti – Corruption, TDP Vigilance, Election Tribunal (Municipal), Member MACT, Special Judge CBI, Special Judge NIA, President Consumer Redresal Forum and Principal Judge Family Court. Was serving as Principal District & Sessions Judge till his elevation on 26.11.2019 as Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court.