The President of India has appointed Nchumbemo Mozhui and Helen Dawngliani as Additional Judges of the Gauhati High Court for a period of two years.
According to a notification issued by the Department of Justice on 8 September, 2026, the appointments have been made under Article 224(1) of the Constitution and will take effect from the dates on which the two appointees assume charge of their respective offices.
The appointments follow the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium made on August 18, 2026. The Collegium had approved the proposal for appointment of Nchumbemo Mozhui, an Advocate, and Helen Dawngliani, a Judicial Officer, as Judges of the Gauhati High Court.
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