Guwahati, May 8 (IANS): President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the senior-most puisne Judge of the Gauhati High Court, as acting Chief Justice following the elevation of incumbent, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, to the Supreme Court.
Justice Singh to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court with effect from the date of Justice Dhulia relinquishes the charge as Chief Justice of the High Court, an official statement said on Sunday.