Newly Formed Tripura High Court – Its Overview and Legal Updates

The Judiciary ensures justice, equality and prevalent of law in the society. It is one of the most vital pillar of legal machinery. Tipura High Court is the Youngest High Court in the country but has made significant impact on the legal system of India and on the state of Tripura to ensure smooth functioning of the legal machinery. 1. Establishment of the Tripura High Court In the beginning, the Gauhati High Court had jurisdiction over the northeastern Indian state of Tripura. For many years, the Gauhati High Court bench was the only option available to the people of Tripura for resolving their legal disputes. Nonetheless, there has long been a call for an independent High Court due to the increasing demand for a distinct legal system that could meet the particular needs of the state. The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act, 1971, which cleared the path for the creation of autonomous High Courts in the northeastern states, satisfied this need. After being solemnly inaugurated by A...