The Gauhati High Court Latest News & Updates
Gauhati 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.
Read Full ArticleGauhati 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.
Gauhati High Court directs Mizoram government to take immediate action on prison reforms, stressing the need for concrete steps and timely execution.
India to host BRICS and Quad foreign ministers in May 2026, with Marco Rubio’s visit highlighting New Delhi’s pivotal role in global diplomacy and strategic balance.
15 April, 2026 07:04 PM
Parliament to vote on key bills expanding Lok Sabha to 850 seats, enabling delimitation, and activating women’s reservation ahead of the 2026 Census.
15 April, 2026 07:47 PM
Kejriwal seeks recusal of Delhi HC judge citing conflict of interest over children’s govt roles; alleges bias risk in CBI liquor policy case proceedings.
15 April, 2026 05:27 PM
Explores crony capitalism in music labels, misattribution of classic songs, and legal, ethical concerns over remakes in Bollywood. Authored by Advocate Ilin Saraswat.
15 April, 2026 06:09 PM
Sikkim HC holds FIR reporting isn’t a media trial, dismisses plea to restrain press coverage and uphold privacy claims under Article 21.
15 April, 2026 02:17 PM
Kerala HC upholds injunction against HAZZA Kitchen, ruling it deceptively similar to LAZZA trademark; finds likelihood of confusion and protects brand rights.
15 April, 2026 04:29 PM
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