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Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal Decision Declaring Dabir Rahman as Foreigner

Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal Decision Declaring Dabir Rahman as Foreigner

Court reinforces the burden of proof on individuals in citizenship disputes, dismissing Rahman's plea for lack of credib...

Gauhati HC strikes down NC Hills Autonomous Council's anti-defection law

Gauhati HC strikes down NC Hills Autonomous Council's anti-defection law

The court maintained that "in pith and substance, Rule 18A is an anti-defection law, falling outside the Sixth Schedule"...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal Decision, Sets Aside Declaration Against Family Members

Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal Decision, Sets Aside Declaration Against Family Members

Maya Das declared foreigner post-1971; Court emphasizes burden of proof and separate proceedings for family members....

Gauhati High Court Strikes Down N.C. Hills Council's Anti-Defection Law

Gauhati High Court Strikes Down N.C. Hills Council's Anti-Defection Law

The Court rules that the N.C. Hills Autonomous Council lacks legislative competence under the Sixth Schedule to enact an...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Registrar's Jurisdiction in Co-operative Society Disputes

Gauhati High Court Upholds Registrar's Jurisdiction in Co-operative Society Disputes

Court overturns Single Judge's ruling, reinstates Registrar's authority to resolve disputes over removal of Co-operative...

Gauhati High Court Overturns Tribunal's Decision on Fraudulent Insurance Policy

Gauhati High Court Overturns Tribunal's Decision on Fraudulent Insurance Policy

Insurance Company absolved from liability; Claimants directed to seek compensation from vehicle owner...

Gauhati High Court Appoints Arbitrator in Ekta Shakti Foundation Contract Dispute

Gauhati High Court Appoints Arbitrator in Ekta Shakti Foundation Contract Dispute

Court Overrules Objections to Arbitration, Appoints Sole Arbitrator for Mid-Day Meal Scheme Dispute...

Gauhati High Court Dismisses Appeal, Upholds Jurisdiction of Commercial Appellate Court

Gauhati High Court Dismisses Appeal, Upholds Jurisdiction of Commercial Appellate Court

In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court reaffirms that appeals under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act must b...

Gauhati High Court Halts Tree Felling in Aizawl Amid Environmental Concerns

Gauhati High Court Halts Tree Felling in Aizawl Amid Environmental Concerns

Interim Order Issued to Prevent Cutting of Heritage Trees for Road Widening Project...

Gauhati High Court Protects Retired Employee from Impermissible Gratuity Recovery

Gauhati High Court Protects Retired Employee from Impermissible Gratuity Recovery

Recovery of Excess Gratuity from Pension Benefits Declared Unlawful in Absence of Employee Fraud or Misrepresentation...

Gauhati High Court Denies Pension Claims, Upholds Rights to Leave Encashment and Salary Arrears

Gauhati High Court Denies Pension Claims, Upholds Rights to Leave Encashment and Salary Arrears

Resignation under Assam Services (Pension) Rules, 1969 results in forfeiture of past service benefits; Court directs pro...

Gauhati High Court Directs Reconsideration of Promotion for Officer Amid Pending Investigation

Gauhati High Court Directs Reconsideration of Promotion for Officer Amid Pending Investigation

Promotion cannot be withheld due to pending inquiry without charge sheet issuance, rules Gauhati High Court...

Gauhati High Court Quashes Income Tax Orders Against Scheduled Tribe Member

Gauhati High Court Quashes Income Tax Orders Against Scheduled Tribe Member

Court Remands Case for Fresh Consideration of Tax Exemption Claim Under Section 10(26) of the Income Tax Act...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Insurer's Liability in Fatal Accident Case

Gauhati High Court Upholds Insurer's Liability in Fatal Accident Case

Insurance Company Cannot Evade Compensation by Citing Expired License Without Proving Policy Breach...

Gauhati High Court Rejects Maintenance Extension Beyond Majority

Gauhati High Court Rejects Maintenance Extension Beyond Majority

Court Upholds Legal Restrictions on Maintenance for Adult Children Without Disabilities...

Gauhati High Court Grants Family Pension to Widow of Deceased College Lecturer

Gauhati High Court Grants Family Pension to Widow of Deceased College Lecturer

Court Overturns Assam Government's Denial, Upholds Beneficial Interpretation of Pension Legislation for Socio-Economic J...

Gauhati High Court Overturns Tribunal's Reinstatement Order, Grants Compensation to Contractual Employee

Gauhati High Court Overturns Tribunal's Reinstatement Order, Grants Compensation to Contractual Employee

Court rules that non-renewal of contract does not constitute retrenchment, orders compensation and back wages for long-s...

Gauhati High Court Directs Restoration of GST Registration for M-s Apurba Enterprise

Gauhati High Court Directs Restoration of GST Registration for M-s Apurba Enterprise

Court Orders Consideration for GST Restoration Amidst Delays Due to Anti-CAA Protests and Pandemic...

Khera's lawyer writes to Gauhati HC CJ, seeks recall of order rejecting Cong leader's bail plea

Khera's lawyer writes to Gauhati HC CJ, seeks recall of order rejecting Cong leader's bail plea

The Advocate General's alleged failure to disclose his direct personal financial interest with the litigant and her husb...

HC rejects Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea over allegations against Assam CM's wife

HC rejects Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea over allegations against Assam CM's wife

Following the allegations, the CM's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, filed criminal cases against Khera and others at the Guw...

 Gauhati High Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings in Alleged Rape Case Despite Settlement

Gauhati High Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings in Alleged Rape Case Despite Settlement

Court Denies Quashing of Proceedings Citing Societal Impact of Heinous Crimes...

Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to Mukesh Jalan in Commercial Dispute Turned Criminal Case

Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to Mukesh Jalan in Commercial Dispute Turned Criminal Case

Court emphasizes the civil nature of the dispute, releases accused after 52 days in custody citing lack of criminal inte...

HC orders Mizoram govt to halt tree felling in vacated Assam Rifles land

HC orders Mizoram govt to halt tree felling in vacated Assam Rifles land

He had said that work to widen the road between Treasury Square and Bazar Bungkawn, a stretch of nearly 1 km known as on...

Assam govt assures Gauhati HC to file reply to PILs against CM’s 'hate speech' by next hearing

Assam govt assures Gauhati HC to file reply to PILs against CM’s 'hate speech' by next hearing

The PIL also alleged that Sarma is making speeches and releasing videos that are overtly inciting violence against the m...

Pawan Khera not flight risk, counsel tells Gauhati HC hearing Cong leader's anticipatory bail plea

Pawan Khera not flight risk, counsel tells Gauhati HC hearing Cong leader's anticipatory bail plea

The Congress spokesperson had moved the Gauhati High Court on Monday seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the ca...

Pawan Khera moves Gauhati HC for anticipatory bail, hearing on Tuesday

Pawan Khera moves Gauhati HC for anticipatory bail, hearing on Tuesday

In its order, the Supreme Court said that if Khera applies for anticipatory bail in the court having jurisdiction in Ass...

Gauhati High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging 13-Year-Old Foreigners Tribunal Decision

Gauhati High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging 13-Year-Old Foreigners Tribunal Decision

Suktara Begum's Plea Against Her Father's Declaration as Foreigner Rejected Due to Inordinate Delay...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings in Land Grabbing Case

Gauhati High Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings in Land Grabbing Case

Determination of Civil Liability Not Mandatory in Absence of Specific Defence: Gauhati High Court...

Gauhati High Court Quashes Removal of Gram Pradhan Over Procedural Lapses

Gauhati High Court Quashes Removal of Gram Pradhan Over Procedural Lapses

Court Emphasizes Adherence to Natural Justice and Procedural Safeguards in Administrative Enquiries...

Gauhati High Court Remands Case for Fresh Adjudication Following Procedural Error

Gauhati High Court Remands Case for Fresh Adjudication Following Procedural Error

Sessions Judge Tinsukia's Judgment Overturned Due to Jurisdictional Overreach...

Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Application in High-Profile Methamphetamine Trafficking Case

Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Application in High-Profile Methamphetamine Trafficking Case

Abdul Kalam's plea dismissed as court finds prima facie evidence of involvement in contraband trafficking...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Discharge of Airman for Indiscipline

Gauhati High Court Upholds Discharge of Airman for Indiscipline

Court Affirms Armed Forces Tribunal's Decision on Airman's Discharge Over Multiple Red-Ink Entries...

Gauhati High Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail Granted Through Misrepresentation

Gauhati High Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail Granted Through Misrepresentation

Prasun Banik's Petition Leads to Cancellation of Manna Paul's Bail for Alleged Fraud and Misappropriation of Jewellery...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Dismissal of Assam Rifles Trainee

Gauhati High Court Upholds Dismissal of Assam Rifles Trainee

Court finds no procedural unfairness in trainee's discharge; rules completion of training mandatory for reinstatement....

Gauhati HC appoints fast-track sessions court for day-to-day trial in Zubeen case: Himanta

Gauhati HC appoints fast-track sessions court for day-to-day trial in Zubeen case: Himanta

Garg's two PSOs, Nandeswar Bora and Prabin Baishya, are also in jail, charged with criminal conspiracy and criminal brea...

Gauhati High Court Rules in Favor of Hemen Chandra Das on Seniority Dispute

Gauhati High Court Rules in Favor of Hemen Chandra Das on Seniority Dispute

Appellant Hemen Chandra Das to be Appointed as In-charge Principal of Barghuli Nehru Higher Secondary School Over Respon...