GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has directed Assam authorities to expedite the setting up of two proposed exclusive courts for cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), ordering they be made operational within four weeks. ALSO READ: Manipuri Musician's Death in Delhi Sparks Outrage and Political Reactions; Rijiju Promises Swift Chargesheet The direction came from…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has directed that no teacher be appointed or absorbed in any school or college in Assam unless the candidate has the qualifications prescribed under the applicable laws. ALSO READ: 100 Years of Bhupen Hazarika: The Journey of a Cultural Icon A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, September 1, ordered that FIRs registered across the country over student protests held between July 20 and July 25 should not be pursued or investigated and must be treated as closed. ALSO READ: 65-Year-Old Woman Dies After Boulder Falls on House in Guwahati’s Kalitakuchi The court also quashed FIRs…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Friday quashed all FIRs registered against comedian Samay Raina and four others over controversial and insensitive remarks concerning persons with disabilities made on the stand-up comedy show India’s Got Latent. ALSO READ: Census 2027 to Have 40 Questions, Including Caste, Aadhaar, and Covid Vaccination Details The other four are comedians…
GUWAHATI: Expressing its shock that 56 per cent of vehicles in India are operating without valid insurance, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre to launch a pilot 'no insurance, no fuel' project. ALSO READ: FSSAI Bans Sale of Select Liquor Brands Over Artificial Flavouring A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 29, set aside a 2015 order passed by a Special CBI Court that had summoned former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in a coal block allocation case, ruling that the trial court had no valid grounds to reject the CBI’s closure report and proceed against him. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 28, observed that allegations of injuries suffered by students and police personnel during nationwide student protests require a fair and independent investigation, and indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a former Supreme Court judge. ALSO READ: 39 Injured After Amarnath Yatra Bus…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, July 27, observed that police cannot resort to a lathi-charge merely because people are protesting, stressing that the right to peaceful and lawful protest is guaranteed under the Constitution. ALSO READ: Power Supply Gradually Restored in More Flood-Hit Areas of Sivasagar as Water Recedes: Assam CM A bench comprising…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Friday, July 24, expressed serious concern over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and told the Centre, "We can't let this go on like this," while stressing the need for permanent reforms to safeguard the examination system. ALSO READ: 53-Year-Old Elephant Swept Away by Dikhow River Rescued in Assam's Sivasagar Hearing…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 14, imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh on stand-up comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina for violating its earlier directions in a case related to remarks about persons with disabilities. ALSO READ: Assam Govt to Set Up 14 New Circle Officer Offices to Strengthen Revenue Administration A Bench comprising…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, July 13, emphasised that the determination of citizenship and foreigner status must be carried out through a "fair, lawful and reasonable" process, while setting aside Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld the declaration of 27 individuals as foreigners in Assam. ALSO READ: Man Dies After Alleged Assault by…
GUWAHATI: A Supreme Court hearing was disrupted on Friday, July 10, after a petitioner appearing in person allegedly threw case papers inside the courtroom and verbally abused Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The incident took place around 11 AM before a Bench comprising Justices KV Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe. ALSO READ: Durand Cup Trophies…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Friday, July 3, declined to stay the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused in the murder of her husband, Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Centre Orders Removal of Apps Used to Remotely Disable E-Rickshaws A Bench comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh and Sheel…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya Police on Thursday, July 2, approached the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay on the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Guwahati Airport Shifts All International Arrivals and Departures to Terminal 2 The state…
GUWAHATI: The Centre on Tuesday, June 30, told the Supreme Court that media reports claiming it had described the 20 per cent Ethanol Blended Petrol (E20) programme as an “ongoing experiment” were “completely false” and did not reflect submissions made by Attorney General R. Venkataramani, according to a statement by the Ministry of Law…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 23, issued notice to the Assam government on a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in a case linked to the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, and scheduled the matter for hearing at the end of July. ALSO READ: US May Allow Iran to Use…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a consensual pre-marital relationship cannot, by itself, be treated as a blemish on a person's character, observing that authorities must be sensitive to evolving social norms while assessing candidates for public employment. ALSO READ: Vehicles Spill Onto Footpath as Parking Crunch Persists Near AT Road Flyover in Guwahati…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has ruled that candidates who conceal their higher educational qualifications while applying for posts meant exclusively for individuals with lower qualifications cannot claim protection under law, emphasizing that such actions undermine the integrity of the recruitment process. ALSO READ: FSSAI Introduces New Vegan Logo for Food Products; Mandatory Use from July 2027…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has issued a comprehensive set of directions aimed at strengthening India’s fight against human trafficking and ensuring the protection and rehabilitation of survivors of sexual exploitation. ALSO READ: Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers Rises to 149.9 in April 2026; Inflation Hits 4.46% The landmark directions were passed while hearing a public…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Friday, May 29, allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held on May 30, refusing to stay a Delhi High Court order that had granted her relief. ALSO READ: Residents’ Forum Submits Complaint to Jal Board Over Delay in…
