The Assam government has announced that it will confer the Assam Baibhav award, the state’s highest civilian honor, to Member of Parliament and former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi. He has been credited for playing a part in the establishment of the Ram temple in Ayodhya through the apex court judgment delivered under his leadership as CJI.
Achievements of Ranjan Gogoi
Ranjan Gogoi held the office of the 46th Chief Justice of India. During his tenure as CJI, the Supreme Court delivered its ruling on the long-pending Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute in 2019. This marked the conclusion of the decade-old controversial case.
Subsequently, Gogoi was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in March 2020 by the then President Ram Nath Kovind. He continues to serve in the Upper House of Parliament.
As the first Chief Justice of India hailing from the Northeast, Gogoi pioneered the path for greater regional representation at the highest echelons of the judiciary. Through expeditious adjudication of pending cases, he bolstered access and efficiency of the justice system during his CJI stint.
4 Winners for Assam Saurav
Four personalities have also been named joint winners of the Assam Saurav Award, the state’s second highest civilian honor. These include archaeologist Kishan Chand Nauriyal, swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika, sprinter Hima Das and Tiwa dance exponent Nadiram Deuri.
17 Recipients for Assam Gaurav
Additionally, seventeen eminent citizens across diverse fields will receive the Assam Gaurav Award – the third highest state honor this year. This award includes a financial component of Rs.3 lakhs in addition to a certification or a citation or a medal
