Gauhati High Court
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | April 5, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 303,600 |
| Perforation | comb 14¼ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Yvert et Tellier IN 3545 Stanley Gibbons IN 3852 Colnect codes IN 2023.04.05-01 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Architecture | Buildings | Government Buildings |
The Gauhati High Court, with its rich history dating back to the establishment of the High Court of Assam in 1948, has played a pivotal role in the judicial landscape of the northeastern region of India. Initially founded in Shillong and later relocated to Gauhati, the High Court underwent several transformations, eventually emerging as the Gauhati High Court to serve not only Assam and Nagaland but also Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Over the years, the Gauhati High Court has been instrumental in upholding the principles of justice and separation of powers, particularly in states like Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, where customary laws and practices are deeply entrenched. The court has protected the unique legal traditions of these states while also administering justice in an area marked by geographical and ethnic diversity.
Notable figures in Indian legal and political history, including former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, former Chief Minister Keshab Chandra Gogoi, former Union Minister Dinesh Goswami, and former Chief Justice of India Justice Ranjan Gogoi, have been associated with the Gauhati High Court, contributing to its growth and development.
As the Gauhati High Court celebrates its Platinum Jubilee in 2023, the Department of Posts, Government of India, commemorates this milestone with a Commemorative Postage Stamp. The stamp acknowledges the court’s significant role in the development of the northeastern region and honors its contributions to the cause of justice and legal excellence.