Guwahati, July 21: Justice Ashutosh Kumar was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court on Monday. The oath was administered by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at a ceremony held at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was present on the occasion and extended his congratulations to Justice Kumar on assuming the new role.

Justice Kumar has previously served as a judge in both the Patna High Court and the Delhi High Court.