Imphal: The Centre on Friday notified the appointment of former judicial officer Golmei Gaiphulshillu Kabui as judge of the Manipur High Court. With this, Kabui will become the first woman from a tribal community to serve as a judge in the Manipur High Court.
The Union government notified an appointment of three judges of Madras and Manipur. The other two appointed judges: N Senthilkumar and G Arul Murugun. are from the Scheduled Caste and OBC categories respectively, boosting the diversity and social inclusivity in India’s judiciary system.
“In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Golmei Gaiphulshillu Kabui, to be judge of the Manipur High Court with effect from the date she assumes charge of her office,” said in the notification issued by the Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Justice (Appointments Division).
Dear Reader,
Every day, our team at EastMojo travels through rain, rough roads, and remote hills to bring you stories that matter – stories from your town, your people, your Northeast.
We do this because we believe in truthful, independent journalism. No big corporate backing, no government pressure – just honest reporting by local journalists who live and breathe the same air you do.
But to keep doing this work, we need you. Your small contribution helps us pay our reporters fairly, reach places others ignore, and keep asking the tough questions.
If you believe the Northeast deserves its own fearless voice, stand with us.
Support independent journalism. Be a Member.
Thank you,
Karma Paljor
Editor-in-Chief, eastmojo.com
The Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna, had recommended their names earlier in July.
Kabui retired as Registrar General of the Manipur High Court.
Also Read | Manipur bans sharing of violent content on social media