The Gauhati High Court Latest News & Updates
Gauhati High Court holds pending probe without chargesheet cannot block promotion; directs Assam Police to reconsider officer’s case.
Read Full ArticleGauhati High Court quashes Section 354 IPC case against IIT Guwahati professor, holding that mere hand touch without mens rea or force is not an offence.
Gauhati High Court quashes case against influencer Abhishek Kar over remarks on black magic in Assam, holds offences under BNS, IT Act not made out.
Gauhati High Court upholds ART Act age limits, ruling Section 21(g) is based on health and child welfare considerations and does not violate Articles 14 or 21.
Gauhati HC quashes FIR against CNN-News18 anchor Akansha Swarup, ruling her Kamakhya Temple remarks were careless but lacked malicious intent.
Gauhati HC directs private school to provide free education with books & uniforms under RTE Act; ensures remedial classes and state reimbursement.
SC tells YouTuber Abhisar Sharma it can’t bypass Gauhati HC in FIR case, grants 4-week protection to approach HC, tags plea on sedition law.
Gauhati HC quashes case against journalist, ruling his article on religious fundamentalism & illegal migration falls within journalistic duty.
Gauhati HC grants bail to man booked for ‘I Love Pakistan’ Instagram post during terror attack row, citing 70-day custody and right to personal liberty.
Supreme Court allows Railways to impose penalties for misdeclared goods even after delivery, overturning Gauhati High Court’s refund order.
SC declines to hear plea against Assam’s ‘push back’ policy; asks petitioner to approach Gauhati High Court.
Gauhati HC quashes arrest in Kohima road rage case, ruling that failure to inform grounds of arrest violates Article 22 and CrPC provisions.
Gauhati High Court questions Arunachal Pradesh on the non-functional State Human Rights Commission, seeking compliance with constitutional mandates.
Mizoram informs Gauhati High Court of steps to establish the State Human Rights Commission, including posts creation and appointments.
The Gauhati HC urges the Assam Govt to swiftly notify the Draft State Child Protection Policy and Rules to implement the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 effectively.
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
07 May, 2026 11:00 AM
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
06 May, 2026 02:54 PM
BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
06 May, 2026 07:27 PM
Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
06 May, 2026 07:16 PM
Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
07 May, 2026 12:12 PM
Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
06 May, 2026 04:46 PM
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![Gauhati HC Quashes Criminal Case Against Journalist For Article On Religious Fundamentalism [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/08/lj_6837_Gauhati_HC_Quashes_Criminal_Case.webp)
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![Arrest Without Stating Grounds Violates Article 22: Gauhati HC Cites SC Ruling in Road Rage Case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/04/lj_5885_Arrest_Without_Stating_Grounds.webp)
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