The High Court Bar Association, Kohima Bench, bid farewell to retired Kolkata High Court judge Justice Lanusungkum Jamir, celebrating his extensive career.
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DIMAPUR — The High Court Bar Association (HCBA), Kohima Bench, accorded a farewell to Justice Lanusungkum Jamir, retired Judge of the Kolkata High Court, at the Bar Room in Kohima on April 6.
In his speech, Justice Jamir expressed gratitude and stated that he felt extremely honoured to stand before the High Court Bar Association, Kohima Bench, an institution he described as the foundation of his professional and personal values.
“This is the Bar that taught me the values of dignity and integrity. The Bar is the foundation of what I was yesterday and what I am today,” he said, thanking the association for its unwavering support throughout his journey.
Recalling the early days of the Kohima Bench Bar, Justice Jamir said that when the Bar was first formed, it began with only a handful of members. He shared that he was entrusted with the responsibility of treasurer and went on to become the longest-serving treasurer of the association.
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Speaking about his judicial career, Justice Jamir noted that after his elevation in May 2013, his journey on the Bench continued until his retirement, marking over 13 years of service. Looking back, he said walking down memory lane brought back beautiful occasions and meaningful moments shared with colleagues and members of the Bar.
Reflecting on his retirement, he spoke about what he described as three types of retirement: one where a person does not live to see the date of retirement, another where one sees the retirement date from a sick bed, and the third, retiring in good health.
“God has been very gracious and loving, allowing me to see the best retirement, that is, retirement with very good health,” he said.
Speaking at the event, CT Jamir, President of the HCBA, Kohima Bench, said the farewell would not be complete without recalling the early days of their professional journey together and the growth of the Bar over the years.
Tracing his professional rise, CT Jamir stated that in 2008, Justice Jamir was appointed as an additional senior government advocate and later elevated to senior government advocate. In March 2009, he was appointed as additional advocate general for the state.
On May 22, 2013, Justice Jamir was elevated as a judge of the Gauhati High Court. CT Jamir described this as a proud moment for the members of the High Court Bar Association, Kohima Bench.
CT Jamir further noted that 2013 was also significant, as three northeastern states were granted separate high courts. Following these developments, Justice Jamir served in the High Court of Manipur and was later transferred to the principal seat of the Gauhati High Court.
Subsequently, he was transferred to the Kolkata High Court, from where he retired on February 28, 2026.
A Zhimomi, President of the Nagaland Bar Association, said the occasion marked the closing of an important chapter in the life of someone who had been part of the first circle of friends he made at the association.