These directions came about pursuant to an order passed by the Supreme Court on January 10 asking all courts across the country to stop the practice of mentioning the caste and religion of litigants.
The oath taking of the judge who was recommended along with Unni Krishnan Nair was put on hold in order to ensure that seniority of Nair was not affected. The government eventually cleared Nair's name.
Opposition by certain sections of the bar to the shifting of current Gauhati High Court complex to another site is totally misconceived, Justice Sandeep Mehta said while bidding farewell to the High Court.