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Gauhati High Court
Guwahati
The Gauhati High Court was established in 1948. It has jurisdiction over Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.
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Advocates Not Responsible for Petitioner’s Whereabouts After Filing, ₹50,000 Fine and Bar Council Referral Set Aside: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has allowed an appeal filed by advocates Harbinder Singh Kalsi and Rounak Sultana Sadial, setting aside a Rs 50,000 fine imposed on each of them and a direction to refer the matter to the Bar Council. The case arose from WP(C) No.5139/2016, in which the appellants had appeared for a writ…
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Mutual Transfer Cannot Be Denied to Employees Governed by the Same Service Rules: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam, challenging the mutual transfer of two Junior Assistants, Mustafizur Rahman and Moushumi Kalita. Both employees were appointed on 1 June 2023 following the same selection process and were placed…
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Air Force Driver Had Sufficient Time to Avoid Collision With Due Care, Oil Tanker Not Negligent: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Union of India against a compensation claim arising from a road accident on 12.06.1998 near the Main Gate of Air Force Station, Chabua for damage to its Swaraj Mazda defence vehicle, registration, on National Highway No. 37. The Union had sought Rs. 62,100…
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Woman Acquitted in Infant Death Case, Conviction Found Unsustainable in Law: Gauhati High Court
The case concerns Hanufa Nasrin, who challenged her conviction for the death of her infant daughter. The Sessions Judge, Barpeta had convicted her under Section 304(II) of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced her to five years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs.10,000. The Gauhati High Court examined the…
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Possession of Auctioned Property Directed After 11 Years, Pending Injunction Cannot Block SARFAESI Sale: Gauhati High Court
The case involves Pradip Mazumdar, Jyotsna Mazumdar and Tripti Mazumdar and The Industrial Cooperative Bank Ltd and others in W.P.(C)/634/2023 before the Gauhati High Court. The petitioners had bought a property at auction for Rs. 55 lakhs after the bank took action under the Securitization and Reconstruction of…
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Five Accused of Witch-Hunting and Murder Acquitted for Lack of Clear Evidence of Abduction or Killing: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has acquitted five accused persons in a case involving the alleged abduction and murder of a woman suspected of being a witch. The Division Bench of Justice Michael Zothankhuma and Justice Anjan Moni Kalita held that the prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt and…
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Talaq-E-Hassan Is Not Prohibited in India, Registration Required Under Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has directed a petitioner who claimed to have completed divorce through Talaq-E-Hassan to approach the jurisdictional Marriage and Divorce Registrar under the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. Justice Arun Dev Choudhury passed the order on 8 September 2026…
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Extent of Demolition and Compensation for Building Partly on Government Land Must Be Decided by Civil Court: Gauhati High Court
Gauhati High Court Says Civil Court Must Decide Demolition Damage and Compensation When was damaged during a government eviction drive, the exact extent of demolition and the amount of compensation payable for such damage involves questions of fact and evidence. Such issues cannot ordinarily be decided in writ…
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POCSO Conviction of Father for Sexually Assaulting Three Minor Daughters Upheld, Sentences Ordered to Run Concurrently: Gauhati High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court has emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of child victims under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case involved a young girl who was a victim of sexual offences, and her interests in obtaining a fair and swift legal…
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POCSO Conviction of Father for Sexually Assaulting Three Minor Daughters Upheld, Sentences Ordered to Run Concurrently: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court, Mizoram Bench, on 25 August 2026, delivered its judgment in the criminal appeal filed by Sh. Muantea against the State of Mizoram and another. The Division Bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Soumitra Saikia and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Kumar Sharma upheld the conviction recorded by the…
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Future Prospects Must Be Included in Accident Compensation; Award Enhanced to Rs 8.81 Lakh: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has recently delivered a landmark judgment in a road accident claim case, emphasizing the importance of including future prospects in the calculation of compensation for accident victims. The court increased the total award from Rs 5.89 lakh to Rs 8.81 lakh, taking into account future income…
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POCSO Conviction Set Aside After Court Finds Pregnancy Occurred Two Months Before Alleged Rape: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has acquitted an appellant in a POCSO case after discovering a significant inconsistency between the alleged date of rape and the medical evidence regarding the victim’s pregnancy. The court found that the pregnancy predated the alleged incident by nearly two months, which raised serious doubts…
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Advocates Not Responsible for Petitioner’s Whereabouts After Filing, ₹50,000 Fine and Bar Council Referral Set Aside: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has allowed an appeal filed by advocates Harbinder Singh Kalsi and Rounak Sultana Sadial, setting aside a Rs 50,000 fine imposed on each of them and a direction to refer the matter to the Bar Council. The case arose from WP(C) No.5139/2016, in which the appellants had appeared for a writ…
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Woman Acquitted in Infant Death Case, Conviction Found Unsustainable in Law: Gauhati High Court
The case concerns Hanufa Nasrin, who challenged her conviction for the death of her infant daughter. The Sessions Judge, Barpeta had convicted her under Section 304(II) of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced her to five years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs.10,000. The Gauhati High Court examined the…
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Possession of Auctioned Property Directed After 11 Years, Pending Injunction Cannot Block SARFAESI Sale: Gauhati High Court
The case involves Pradip Mazumdar, Jyotsna Mazumdar and Tripti Mazumdar and The Industrial Cooperative Bank Ltd and others in W.P.(C)/634/2023 before the Gauhati High Court. The petitioners had bought a property at auction for Rs. 55 lakhs after the bank took action under the Securitization and Reconstruction of…
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POCSO Conviction Set Aside After Court Finds Pregnancy Occurred Two Months Before Alleged Rape: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has acquitted an appellant in a POCSO case after discovering a significant inconsistency between the alleged date of rape and the medical evidence regarding the victim’s pregnancy. The court found that the pregnancy predated the alleged incident by nearly two months, which raised serious doubts…
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No Relief Granted to Teacher Who Molested Minor Student in the Name of Medical Check-Up; Appeal Dismissed: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed the appeal of a government school teacher convicted for sexually harassing a minor student under the guise of a medical check-up. Justice Pranjal Das, delivering the judgment on July 20, 2026, confirmed the trial court's order and refused to alter the sentence already served by the…
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Charge Under Section 6 of the POCSO Act Not Proved; No Conclusive Evidence Establishing Rape: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has set aside the conviction of Khandakar Mezbahul Alom in a case registered under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The judgment was delivered on 23 June 2026 by Justice Michael Zothankhuma and Justice Rajesh Mazumdar in Criminal Appeal No. 319…
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POCSO Conviction for Assault on 6-Year-Old Girl Upheld; False Implication Defence Rejected: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has upheld the conviction of Pulak Deka in a case relating to the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl and dismissed his criminal appeal. The Division Bench of Justice Michael Zothankhuma and Justice Rajesh Mazumdar found no reason to interfere with the conviction recorded by the trial court…
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Sentence Enhanced in Sexual Offence Case Under IPC, POCSO and BNSS Framework: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment dealing with the issue of enhancement of sentence under Section 418 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The Court examined whether the punishment awarded by the trial court in a sexual offence case under IPC Sections 363, 366, 376, 114 and POCSO Act…
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Anticipatory Bail Denied to Pawan Khera in Assam Case Over Alleged False Documents: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court on 24 April 2026 delivered a significant order dealing with anticipatory bail and misuse of documents in criminal cases. The Court examined provisions of Section 339 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 along with anticipatory bail under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and refused to grant…
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Discharge from Air Force on Grounds of Cumulative Unsuitability Not a Punishment: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the distinction between discharge and punishment in armed forces service law. The decision was passed by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury. The Court held that discharge of an airman on the ground of…
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Mere Failure to Make Timely Payment Does Not Amount to Cheating Without Initial Fraudulent Intent: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court delivered an important judgment in Mukesh Jalan vs State of Assam, deciding a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The case involved allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust arising out of a commercial dispute. Facts of the Case The…
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Conviction Modified from Section 6 to Section 4(2) of POCSO Act in Minor Stepdaughter Sexual Assault Case: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court, High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh, delivered its judgment on 02.03.2026 in Criminal Appeal CRL.A(J)/26/2025 filed by Sh. P. Lalhmachhuana. The appeal challenged the Judgment and Order dated 27.06.2023 passed by the Special Court, POCSO, Lunglei in Criminal Trial No.…
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Motor Accident, Court Pulls Claimant For Concealing Compensation For Vehicle Loss Received From Own Insurer, Imposes Cost: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed a motor accident claim filed by Sri Amal Borah (Respondent) against the Oriental Insurance Company Ltd (Petitioner) in a case numbered MACApp./856/2018. Case Details: Sri Amal Borah claimed compensation for damages to his vehicle (Ford Eco Sport) after an accident with a truck. He…
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Court Enhances Compensation Awarded To Wife Of Deceased Driver, Says Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Didn't Consider His Future Prospects, Monthly Income: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to a woman who lost her husband in a motor vehicle accident in 2011. The judgment highlights the importance of considering future prospects when awarding compensation in such cases. Case Details Petitioner: Smti. Devi Basumatary (Wife of the deceased)…
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Delay in Matrimonial Appeal, Bar Against Remarriage Not Applicable If Delay In Filing Matrimonial Appeal Is Not Satisfactorily Explained: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court recently addressed a crucial matter under Section 5 of the Limitation Act regarding a delay in filing a matrimonial appeal under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case involved Mrs. Rashmi Indouliya, wife of Mr. Ved Prakash Indouliya. The background of the case unfolded when Mr.…
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Auditor General Will Decide, Court Directs Probe into Alleged Corruption in Assam Sarba Siksha Abhiyan Mission: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has directed a high-level inquiry into alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds in the Assam Sarba Siksha Abhiyan Mission. Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Suman Shyam passed the order while hearing a writ petition filed by Amguri Naba Nirman Samity, an NGO, represented by its…
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Able-Bodied Husband Who Can Support Himself Is Obliged To Support Wife; Not Having A Job/ Business No Excuse: Gauhati High Court
In a recent judgment, the Gauhati High Court dismissed a revision petition challenging the order of maintenance granted under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The case highlights the court's firm stance on ensuring that wives are supported by their husbands if they are unable to maintain themselves.…
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Police Station Arson Case, Rs 30 Lakh Compensation Paid To Accused Whose Houses Were Demolished: Gauhati High Court
In a recent ruling, the Gauhati High Court has addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the demolition of houses in Nagaon district, Assam. The court, presided over by Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Suman Shyam, emphasized the need for accountability and compensation following an unlawful…
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Accused Has Right To Speedy Trial But Non-Appearance Of Investing Officer Caused 2 Yrs Delay: Gauhati High Court
In a recent development at the Gauhati High Court, Nripen Chandra Nath filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrP.C.) seeking relief due to significant delays in his trial. The case pertains to GR Case No. 1059/2014 before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Karbi Anglong, Diphu. The…
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Court Seeks Assam Govt's Response To PIL Challenging Repeal Of Muslim Marriages & Divorces Act: Gauhati High Court
In a recent development, the Gauhati High Court has issued a notice in a writ petition filed by the All Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registrar and Kazi Association, represented by its President Maulana Fakaruddin Ahmed Qasimi. The petition is directed against the State of Assam and others, seeking legal…
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Acquittal in Murder Case, Burden Of Proof Can't Be Shifted On Accused When Multiple Witnesses To Crime Present
Behali Sessions Court, Sonitpur: In a significant development, the Behali Sessions Court in Sonitpur has acquitted Rajen Nayak of the charges of committing murder or homicidal death of the deceased Naku Nayak. The judgment and sentence, passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, FTC, Biswanath Chariali, on…
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Granting pre-arrest bail under section 438 of CrPC: Gauhati High Court
Grant of Pre-Arrest Bail Under Section 438 of Cr.P.C. in Karimganj Assault Case In a significant development, the Gauhati High Court, under the able leadership of Honorable Mrs. Justice Mitali Thakuria, granted pre-arrest bail to Hussain Ahmed, the petitioner in connection with Karimganj P.S. Case No. 911/2023. The…
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Court slams lawyer for justifying wearing jeans in court; says he may ask for torn jeans, pajamas next: Gauhati High Court
In a recent development, the Gauhati High Court, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kalyan Rai Surana, has dismissed an interlocutory application filed by Advocate Bijon Kumar Mahajan. The application sought the alteration or modification of a previous order dated 27.01.2023, passed by the Court in A.B. No.…
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Fundamental Right to Promotion: Gauhati High Court's Landmark Decision in Syed Habibur Rahman's Case
Promotion Denial to Retired Fisheries Officer Sparks Legal Battle In a recent judgment dated 23-11-2023, the Gauhati High Court, presided over by Honorable Mr. Justice Suman Shyam, addressed the case of Syed Habibur Rahman, a retired Fisheries Officer, who sought promotion to the post of District Fisheries Development…
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About the Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court was established in 1948. It has jurisdiction over Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Seat
Guwahati
State / UT
Assam
Region
Northeast India
