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Gauhati High Court Orders Reconsideration of Army Officer's Transfer Due to Special Needs of Differently Abled Child

Gauhati High Court Orders Reconsideration of Army Officer's Transfer Due to Special Needs of Differently Abled Child

Court Directs Authorities to Balance Administrative Exigencies with Child's Needs for Parental Care and Specialized Trea...

Gauhati High Court Suspends GST Show Cause Notices Against Patanjali Foods

Gauhati High Court Suspends GST Show Cause Notices Against Patanjali Foods

Interim relief granted amid challenge to Assam's Tax Reimbursement Scheme; Clause 8 under scrutiny for constitutional co...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Land Allotment Rights, Confirms Injunction in Land Dispute

Gauhati High Court Upholds Land Allotment Rights, Confirms Injunction in Land Dispute

Court Affirms Government Land Allotment Pass-Book Confers Absolute Title and Possession Rights Until Revoked...

Gauhati High Court Overturns Trial Court's Discharge Order, Orders Framing of Additional Charges in Tezu Mob Lynching Case

Gauhati High Court Overturns Trial Court's Discharge Order, Orders Framing of Additional Charges in Tezu Mob Lynching Case

The court directs trial court to include charges of conspiracy, obstruction, and murder after reviewing significant evid...

Foreign nationals have no constitutional right to reside, move freely within the country

Foreign nationals have no constitutional right to reside, move freely within the country

This ruling is poised to have far-reaching implications for handling illegal immigrants in Assam, reinforcing the govern...

Gauhati High Court Overturns Conviction in POCSO Case Due to DNA Evidence

Gauhati High Court Overturns Conviction in POCSO Case Due to DNA Evidence

Abdul Hamid Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges as DNA Test Contradicts Prosecution's Case...

Motor Vehicles  - Cover Note issued for insurance has the same value and effect as an insurance policy

Motor Vehicles - Cover Note issued for insurance has the same value and effect as an insurance policy

The decision reinforces the legal standing of cover notes in insurance claims under the Motor Vehicles Act and emphasize...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Distinct Quota Policies for Central Pool MBBS/BDS Seats

Gauhati High Court Upholds Distinct Quota Policies for Central Pool MBBS/BDS Seats

The judgment sets aside the earlier decision by the learned Single Judge and dismisses the writ petitions, reinforcing t...

Gauhati High Court Orders Retrospective UGC Pay Scale for Lecturer

Gauhati High Court Orders Retrospective UGC Pay Scale for Lecturer

Md. Ohiduz Zaman to Receive Arrears from 1993 after Court Declares Appointment Conditions Arbitrary...

Gauhati High Court Allows Restoration of GST Registration for Dhirghat Hardware Stores

Gauhati High Court Allows Restoration of GST Registration for Dhirghat Hardware Stores

The Court's decision underscores the importance of adhering to procedural timelines and provides a framework for rectify...

Gauhati High Court Quashes Additional Sessions Judge's Order in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

Gauhati High Court Quashes Additional Sessions Judge's Order in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

In conclusion, the High Court set aside the Additional Sessions Judge's order, reaffirming the trial court's decision. T...

Employees of a registered cooperative society are not 'public servants'

Employees of a registered cooperative society are not 'public servants'

The judgment underscored the necessity of clear legal definitions and the importance of adhering to statutory distinctio...

Foreigners Act, 1946 - Burden of proof  - Voter lists and other supporting evidence can substantiate claims of citizenship

Foreigners Act, 1946 - Burden of proof - Voter lists and other supporting evidence can substantiate claims of citizenship

The court's decision highlights the critical role of voter lists in substantiating claims of citizenship, particularly i...

Gauhati High Court Appoints Arbitrator Amid Dispute Over Partnership Deed

Gauhati High Court Appoints Arbitrator Amid Dispute Over Partnership Deed

This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding arbitration as a viable resolution mechanism, even amids...

Tender Rejection for Non-Compliance with Essential Conditions : Rejection Upheld

Tender Rejection for Non-Compliance with Essential Conditions : Rejection Upheld

The ruling serves as a reminder that courts should defer to commercial wisdom in tender matters and avoid interfering li...

Police torture leading to suicide - No Direction to Probe by CBI : Issues can be raised in a complaint case

Police torture leading to suicide - No Direction to Probe by CBI : Issues can be raised in a complaint case

The court clarified that the statutory authorities are free to pursue any registered cases related to the incident, ensu...

Gauhati High Court Acquits Sudip Biswas in Rape Case Following DNA Evidence

Gauhati High Court Acquits Sudip Biswas in Rape Case Following DNA Evidence

The High Court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence in such cases, particularly when the sole testimony o...

Provide Free Education Under RTE Act, High Court Orders Reimbursement for Schools

Provide Free Education Under RTE Act, High Court Orders Reimbursement for Schools

This ruling not only benefits the petitioners but also sets a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing the accountabilit...

Gauhati High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notice Issued to Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd.

Gauhati High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notice Issued to Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd.

This judgment serves as a reminder to revenue authorities to adhere strictly to statutory processes and highlights the j...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Dismissal of Arrear Salary Claim by Honorary Teacher

Gauhati High Court Upholds Dismissal of Arrear Salary Claim by Honorary Teacher

The judgment underscores the importance of timely legal challenges and the acceptance of service terms. The appeal was d...

Legal Safeguards in Preventive Detention: Preventive detention order under PITNDPS Act when vitiated

Legal Safeguards in Preventive Detention: Preventive detention order under PITNDPS Act when vitiated

This judgment is a critical commentary on the intersection of preventive detention laws and constitutional rights in Ind...

High Court can quash criminal proceedings in cases of non-compoundable offences when the alleged victim repudiates the allegations

High Court can quash criminal proceedings in cases of non-compoundable offences when the alleged victim repudiates the allegations

The Gauhati High Court's decision in Gunja Dutta v. State of Assam is a significant development in the application of Se...