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Jurisdiction

Court & Jurisdiction

The courts that shaped a judicial journey — from the Northeast's frontier benches to the Supreme Court of India.

Courts of Service

SC

Supreme Court of India

Judge since July 2024 — the first from Manipur to serve on the apex court.

JK

J&K and Ladakh High Court

Chief Justice (2020–2024) — led the court during the historic post-Article 370 reorganization.

GH

Gauhati High Court

Judge (2011–2020). Also served as Acting Chief Justice. Began his legal career here at the Imphal Bench.

MN

Manipur High Court

Served as Acting Chief Justice on multiple occasions. Deep engagement with the unique legal challenges of the Northeast.

From High Court to Supreme Court

Chief Justice

J&K and Ladakh High Court

Led one of India's most significant High Courts through a period of constitutional transformation.

Elevated
July 2024
Judge

Supreme Court of India

Historic milestone — the first judge from Manipur to be elevated to the apex court of the nation.

Northeast Indian Judicial Architecture

Institutions of Justice

Apex Court

Supreme Court of India

Established in 1950, the Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the Indian judiciary. It serves as the final court of appeal, the guardian of the Constitution, and the protector of fundamental rights. Located in New Delhi, it exercises original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction.

High Court

J&K and Ladakh High Court

Situated in Srinagar and Jammu, this High Court exercises jurisdiction over the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Following the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the former state, it underwent significant constitutional restructuring.

High Court

Gauhati High Court

The primary High Court for the states of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, with additional benches at Kohima, Aizawl, and Itanagar. The Imphal Bench served as Justice Singh's starting ground for advocacy.

High Court

Manipur High Court

Established in 2013 as an independent High Court for the state of Manipur, separated from the Gauhati High Court. Justice Singh served as Acting Chief Justice, contributing to its development as an independent judicial institution.