Meghalaya High Court
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The Meghalaya High Court is the High Court of the state of Meghalaya.[1] It was established in March 2013, after making suitable amendments in the Constitution of India and North-Eastern Areas (Re-organisation) Act of 1971. Earlier, a bench of the Gauhati High Court had jurisdiction over the state of Meghalaya. The seat of the High Court is at Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. This court has four permanent judges, including the Hon'ble Chief Justice, and three Hon'ble Judges.
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Meghalaya High Court | |
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Established | 23 March 2013; 11 years ago (2013-03-23) |
Jurisdiction | Meghalaya |
Location | Shillong, Meghalaya |
Composition method | Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state. |
Authorized by | Constitution of India |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of India |
Judge term length | Till 62 years of age |
Number of positions | 4 |
Website | meghalayahighcourt.nic.in |
Chief Justice | |
Currently | S. Vaidyanathan |
Since | 11 February 2024 |
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The current Chief Justice is Justice S. Vaidyanathan who took charge on 11 February 2024.[2]