Gauhati High Court
Gauhati High Court Reads Down GST Provision to Protect Bona Fide Purchasers
ITC Benefits Cannot Be Denied Due to Supplier's Default, Court Mandates Opportunity to Prove Bona Fides...
Citizenship - Burden of proof lies on the individual claiming citizenship to establish linkage with ancestors
Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal's Decision Declaring Rahim Uddin and Family as Foreigners. Petitioners Fa...
Dishonour of Cheque - Complaint filed without proper authorization by the payee company is a curable defect
Gauhati High Court Upholds Complaint Validity Despite Initial Authorization Defect. High Court Rules Lack of Initial Aut...
Gauhati High Court Closes PIL on Assam Accord Pending Supreme Court Decision
Petition on Implementing Assam Accord and Addressing Illegal Migrants Deferred Awaiting Apex Court's Verdict...
Gauhati High Court Advocates for Inclusive Recruitment Policies for Transgender Persons in Assam Police
Court Directs State to Implement Special Measures for Transgender Reservations in Employment and Education...
Gauhati HC quashes sedition case against Assam MLA Aminul Islam
Coupled with this, the petitioner was never informed about his right to represent to the detaining authority and further...
Motor accident compensation claims : Income Tax Returns carry a presumption of correctness unless proven otherwise.
Gauhati High Court Remands Motor Accident Claim for Reassessment of Deceased's Income Tribunal's Omission to Consider In...
Gauhati High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Against Aminul Islam
Detention Order Invalidated Due to Procedural Lapses and Violation of Constitutional Rights...
Foreigners Tribunal - Notice affixed on the Office of the Gaonburah not valid notice
Gauhati High Court Quashes Foreigners Tribunal Order Due to Improper Notice Service Anowar Hussain's Illegal Migrant Dec...
Gauhati High Court Quashes LPC Cancellation by Arunachal Pradesh Authority
Court Rules Administrative Bodies Cannot Enforce Judicial Orders Without Jurisdiction...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Amendments to Recruitment Rules, Dismisses Petition for Regularization
Petitioner Robin Padung's plea for regularization as a Driver in Arunachal Pradesh dismissed; court emphasizes adherence...
Gauhati High Court Overturns Customary Court Decision, Orders Fresh Adjudication
Procedural Irregularities and Violation of Natural Justice Lead to Remand for New Hearing...
Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to Dr. Sangeeta Dutta After Prolonged Incarceration and Procedural Violations
Bail granted due to prolonged custody of over 2½ years and non-compliance with procedural safeguards under CrPC, along w...
Gauhati High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Women's Reservation for Itanagar Mayor Post
Court Upholds Reservation Process, Imposes Costs for Suppression of Facts...
Suspension of Government Employee - Periodical review of suspension orders is mandatory
Gauhati High Court Directs Assam Government to Adhere to Suspension Review Protocols. Prolonged Suspension of Dr. Mridu ...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Financial Benefits for Retired Professor Promoted Post-Superannuation
Court rules promotion under Career Advancement Scheme valid for financial gains, not service extension or pension recalc...
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 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
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
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
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
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
The judgment sets aside the earlier decision by the learned Single Judge and dismisses the writ petitions, reinforcing t...
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The Gauhati High Court's decision in Gunja Dutta v. State of Assam is a significant development in the application of Se...