The Gauhati High Court has admitted a petition questioning whether human activity contributed to the Assam floods that claimed over 100 lives in July 2026.

A Naga tribe has moved the Gauhati High Court to challenge the Sumi-language Bible, prompting the court to issue notices to the Union government, Nagaland government, and the Bible Society of India.

The Gauhati High Court has strongly criticized the 'two-finger' test and upheld a man's conviction for the rape of his adopted daughter, emphasizing the test's unscientific and invasive nature.

The Supreme Court has overturned Gauhati High Court rulings, granting relief to 27 individuals declared foreigners in Assam and calling for their cases to be re-examined by tribunals, emphasizing the importance of a fair citizenship process.

The Gauhati High Court rebuked a medical board, ruling that fluctuating blood pressure alone is not sufficient grounds to disqualify a CRPF candidate.

A plea filed in the Gauhati High Court has raised significant concerns regarding the growing debt of the state of Assam. The court has directed state authorities to submit their reply by September 16.

The Gauhati High Court has issued a ruling regarding the behavior of a police officer in a murder case stemming from a fatal card game, stating the cop acted like a guilty man.

The Gauhati High Court acquitted a man previously convicted of burning his wife alive, citing a 'couples quarrel' as a factor in its decision.

The Gauhati High Court has ruled that a breakup following a nine-year relationship does not constitute cheating, referencing the phrase 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' in its decision.

The Gauhati High Court upheld a life sentence for a man who hacked his wife to death and directed aid for their three deaf and speech-impaired children.

The Gauhati High Court has supported an "overworked" State Bank of India (SBI) staffer who was penalized for a lapse, stating that punishment must be proportionate to the offense. The court's decision highlights the importance of considering an employee's workload and circumstances.

The Gauhati High Court bench delivered a split verdict regarding pleas to ban the dog meat trade and sale in Nagaland. This outcome means the issue remains unresolved by the court's decision.

Congress leader Pawan Khera has moved the Gauhati High Court seeking anticipatory bail in an FIR filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, over Khera's allegations regarding her passports.

The Gauhati High Court appointed 'Shourya Didis' to protect the personal liberty of a 19-year-old woman who rejected her husband and parents, ensuring her safety and autonomy.

The Gauhati High Court has highlighted the 'porous' nature of the India-Bangladesh border after a man who was previously deported from India reappeared the very next morning.

The Gauhati High Court has quashed the detention of a man accused of inciting violence following the death of singer Zubeen Garg.

The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding his controversial 'Miya' comments.

The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following a petition alleging his statements showed a 'fissiparous tendency' and ran against the Preamble.

The Supreme Court declined to hear pleas for an FIR and SIT probe against Himanta Biswa Sarma concerning a controversial video, directing petitioners to the Gauhati High Court. Justices questioned the bypass of lower courts, deeming it an "undermining" of their authority and a concerning election-eve trend. The bench urged constitutional restraint.

The Gauhati High Court has issued notices to the Assam and Nagaland governments regarding a public interest litigation claiming that unregulated coal extraction and illegal mining significantly worsened recent flooding in Sivasagar district.

The Gauhati High Court has ruled that a man's entry into India from East Pakistan following riots does not appear to be illegal. This decision addresses a specific case concerning post-partition migration.

The Gauhati High Court has increased the compensation payout to Rs 8.43 lakh for the family of a driver who died in a fatal crash 13 years ago.

An Assam journalist, who was accused of defaming a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), has been granted bail by the Gauhati High Court. The journalist's release comes after legal proceedings related to the alleged defamation.

The Gauhati High Court granted Rs 25 lakh to a widow in an alleged custodial death case, while the Allahabad High Court ordered the UP government to pay Rs 25,000 for a 24-hour illegal detention. These rulings highlight judicial intervention in cases of state misconduct.

Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail plea of festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, officials said on Friday.

An Assam woman has been stripped of her citizenship due to a 20-year gap in her voter lists, with the Gauhati High Court upholding her status as a foreign national.

The Gauhati High Court has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mandating virtual hearings and other fuel-saving measures. These directives are effective from May 25 to June 26, 2026, as part of an initiative to conserve fuel.

The Gauhati High Court denied bail to a man accused of harboring a Bangladeshi terrorist, citing national security concerns.

The Gauhati High Court has ordered the central government to pay three years of salary arrears to a postal employee who was denied duty despite a stay on their transfer.

The Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, citing false claims made regarding the Assam Chief Minister's wife's passports and properties.

The Gauhati High Court has affirmed the dismissal of a teacher found guilty of molesting a Class 5 student, strongly condemning the "immoral behaviour."

The Gauhati High Court has issued a ruling in the case of a man who killed his family, described as a 'breach of most intimate trust,' opting to spare his life.

The Gauhati High Court has ruled against quashing a POCSO case despite a 'compromise,' reiterating the legal principle that love cannot be considered consent in such matters.

The Gauhati High Court dismissed a woman's plea after a 2,804-day delay, stating that the country suffers if illegal migrants evade expulsion.

The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma concerning alleged hate speeches.

The Gauhati High Court has criticized the action taken against a police officer, labeling it an 'empty ritual' for five specific reasons.

The Supreme Court has directed the Gauhati High Court to consider establishing up to two exclusive courts to handle cases related to the Manipur violence, particularly those probed by the CBI and NIA. This aims to expedite the judicial process for these sensitive cases.

A death row convict in a rape-murder case in Gauhati has been acquitted by the court, which stated that 'suspicion is not proof'.

The Gauhati High Court has ruled against a senior citizen's attempt to remove his son and daughter-in-law from their shared residence.

The Gauhati High Court has acquitted a man who spent nearly eight years on death row, overturning his death sentence in a 2018 rape and murder case of an 11-year-old girl in Assam's Nagaon district.

The Gauhati High Court quashed a bigamy case, noting Muslim personal law permits up to four marriages, while the Madras High Court quashed a bribery case due to lack of evidence, emphasizing the importance of elections for democracy.

An Indian Army Major has claimed to be receiving threats on social media, while the Gauhati High Court has dismissed his appeal against a transfer order.

The Gauhati High Court has ordered the framing of charges against activist Akhil Gogoi in a case related to CAA protests, despite UAPA charges being dropped, reviving the case in a regular court.

The Gauhati High Court has ordered two sons to vacate their 86-year-old father's home, ruling that a pension does not guarantee peace or emotional security for the elderly.

The Gauhati High Court has given a woman a new opportunity to prove her citizenship, 16 years after she was declared a foreigner, based on the argument that her grandfather was an Indian citizen.

The Gauhati High Court affirmed a 20-year jail term for a stepfather convicted of raping his minor stepdaughter, ruling that the partially blind victim had the capacity to identify her abuser. This decision reinforces justice for the survivor.

The Gauhati High Court has reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by politician Pawan Khera. His counsel argued that Khera is not a flight risk.

The Gauhati High Court has affirmed the expulsion of a foreigner, ruling that the decision was based on 'misinformation' rather than persecution.

The Gauhati High Court has ruled in a Nagaland land dispute that the state government cannot acquire land for highway construction without proper 'authority of law,' addressing a significant land row in the region.

The Gauhati High Court has rejected a woman's plea, filed nine years after she was declared a foreigner, stating that 'sympathy will encourage absenteeism'.

The Gauhati High Court has denied an Oil India Limited (OIL) engineer's claim for Rs 4 lakh for foreign medical treatment, stating that the court cannot rewrite policy based on sympathy.

The Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued a notice to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in connection with a bunch of PILs, accusing him of giving "hate speech" and making "communal comments" against the the minority communities.

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to ensure basic facilities for families evicted from Goalpara.