Ashutosh Kumar
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Nominated byB. R. Gavai
Appointed byDroupadi Murmu
Preceded by
- Vijay Bishnoi
- L. Jamir (acting)
Nominated byDipak Misra
Hon'ble Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar | |
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| 43rd Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court | |
| Assumed office 21 July 2025 | |
| Nominated by | B. R. Gavai |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Preceded by |
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| Judge of Patna High Court | |
| In office 25 November 2017 – 20 July 2025 (Acting CJ: 16 January 2025 – 20 July 2025) | |
| Nominated by | Dipak Misra |
| Appointed by | Ram Nath Kovind |
| In office 15 May 2014 – 6 January 2015 | |
| Nominated by | Rajendra Mal Lodha |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Judge of Delhi High Court | |
| In office 7 January 2015 – 24 November 2017 | |
| Nominated by | H. L. Dattu |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1966 |
| Education | L.L.B |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
Ashutosh Kumar (born 1 October 1966) is an Indian judge serving as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.[1] He is also a former judge of Delhi High Court and Patna High Court and served as Acting Chief Justice at the latter high court.[2][3]