Golmei Gaiphulshillu Kabui becomes first tribal woman judge of Manipur HC

Golmei Gaiphulshillu Kabui has become the first tribal woman appointed as a judge in the Manipur High Court.

Kabui is a Naga woman from Manipur. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place on Monday.

Her appointment was made by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice. The notification stated, "The president is pleased to appoint Golmei Gaiphulshillu Kabui as a judge of the Manipur High Court with effect from the date she assumes charge of her office. "


The Centre has issued a notification regarding appointment of Kabui as a judge in the Manipur High Court, acting on the recommendation made by the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud-led Supreme Court collegium.

Two judicial officers including Kabui were recommended by the Collegium as judges in the Manipur High Court.


Kabui joined Manipur Judicial Service as a Grade III officer in 1995, was also the Manipur High Court’s first woman Registrar and then Registrar General.