Manipur High Court
| Manipur High Court | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2013 |
| Country |
 India |
| Location | Imphal, Manipur |
| Composition method | Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state. |
| Authorized by | Constitution of India |
| Decisions are appealed to | Supreme Court of India |
| Judge term length | mandatory retirement by age of 62 |
| Number of positions | 4 |
| Website | hcmimphal.nic.in |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Laxmikanta Mahapatra |
| Since | 25 March 2013 |
The Manipur High Court is the High Court of the state of Manipur.[1] It was established in March 2013, after making suitable amendments in the Constitution of India and North-Eastern Areas (Re-organisation) Act, 1971. The seat of the High Court is at Imphal, the capital of Manipur. The first Chief Justice is Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre.[2] Earlier, a bench of the Gauhati High Court used to have jurisdiction over the state of Manipur.
References
- ↑ "New Chief Justices for Manipur, Meghalaya & Tripura high courts". Times of India. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ↑ "Tripura, Manipur CJs take oath". Assam Tribune. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
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