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Gauhati High Court rejects PIL seeking castration for rapists
Guwahati

Gauhati High Court rejects PIL seeking castration for rapists

In an affidavit, the DGP told the court that Assam does not have the highest rate of crime against women and the State’s position in the country has been improving each year.
Dowry charges spark legal battle in Karbi Anglong, Gauhati HC issues notice
Assam

Dowry charges spark legal battle in Karbi Anglong, Gauhati HC issues notice

The order was passed under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
APSC cash-for-job scam: Supreme Court refuses to quash re-investigation
Assam

APSC cash-for-job scam: Supreme Court refuses to quash re-investigation

13 of the accused had moved a special leave petition in the apex court against the high court order & resultant re-investigation.
Gauhati HC stays confidence vote in Lai Autonomous District Council
North East

Gauhati HC stays confidence vote in Lai Autonomous District Council

The court acted on a petition by former CEM V Zirsanga, who challenged his removal and alleged procedural violations.
Gauhati HC warns Assam govt over prolonged detention of Nigerian national
Guwahati

Gauhati HC warns Assam govt over prolonged detention of Nigerian national

The move comes amid Assam’s shift to pushback policy on illegal infiltrators at the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Gauhati HC blasts police for constitutional lapses in arrest, orders bail for NDPS accused
Guwahati

Gauhati HC blasts police for constitutional lapses in arrest, orders bail for...

Justice Goswami also urged the state government to take immediate steps to enforce strict compliance with arrest protocols
Gauhati HC backs BSF DIGs tax exemption, orders IT refund
Guwahati

Gauhati HC backs BSF DIG's tax exemption, orders IT refund

The case relates to tax exemptions claimed by Chyawan Prakash Meena, a BSF DIG belonging to the Schedule Tribe community.
Gauhati HC grants relief to industrial units on tax reimbursement scheme
Guwahati

Gauhati HC grants relief to industrial units on tax reimbursement scheme

The Gauhati High Court in its judgement held that the respondents are duty bound to apply the same yardstick to the petitioners.
Court relocation row: CM quits bar association; proposes museum at current site
Assam

Court relocation row: CM quits bar association; proposes museum at current site

To preserve legal heritage, CM suggests turning existing High Court premises into a museum post-relocation plans
‘Dignity-for-jobs’ row: Congress steps up pressure with protests, NCW petition
Assam

‘Dignity-for-jobs’ row: Congress steps up pressure with protests, NCW petition

APCC chief warned that if CM doesn’t apologise, complaints against him will be lodged in every district
Confront Biplab, not me: CM Sarma defends controversial dignity-for-job remark
Assam

'Confront Biplab, not me': CM Sarma defends controversial 'dignity-for-job'...

The Chief Minister's remark came hours after the Congress issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding a public apology from him
Gauhati HC issues notices to DGP, Jorhat SP over alleged custodial torture of 24-yr-old
Guwahati

Gauhati HC issues notices to DGP, Jorhat SP over alleged custodial torture of...

The death of Dipankar Gogoi following allegations of custodial torture has led the court to seek a response within four weeks.
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