NE Watch Desk
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
unveiled the names of recipients for the State’s highest civilian honours,
among whom Former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, stands distinguished as
the recipient of the Assam Baibhav Award 2023 in the field of Law and Justice.
Ranjan Gogoi, a seasoned legal
professional who served as the 46th Chief Justice of India, commenced his legal
career when he was enrolled as an advocate on August 28, 1978. His journey led
to the appointment as a permanent judge of the Gauhati High Court on February
28, 2001.
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Notably, during his tenure as the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of India, Gogoi presided over the historic verdict
in the decades-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, providing a
significant resolution to a longstanding legal dispute.
Post his tenure as Chief Justice, Ranjan
Gogoi transitioned to the political arena and currently holds the position of a
Member of the Rajya Sabha. President Ram Nath Kovind nominated him for this
role on March 16, 2020.
The Assam Baibhav Award 2023 in the
field of Law and Justice recognizes Gogoi’s distinguished contributions to the
legal landscape and his pivotal role in landmark judgments during his tenure as
Chief Justice of India.
