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High Court of Gauhati Judgments
Recent judgments and landmark decisions from the High Court of Gauhati. AI-powered summaries for quick understanding.
Thursday, 19 February 2026
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Summary
The case involves a petition filed by the descendants of landowners whose land was acquired in 1967 under the Assam State Acquisition of Zamindaries Act, seeking compensation that had not been paid. The petitioners approached the court in 2016, claiming compensation based on a valuation prepared by the Deputy Commissioner. The court found the delay of nearly 50 years in filing the claim to be unreasonable and ruled that the petitioners failed to provide adequate justification for the delay. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition due to laches and lack of merit.
Read moreCompensation
Land Acquisition
Delay
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Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal
Summary
M/S Sarada Traders filed a writ petition against the Union of India and several customs officials regarding a dispute over customs duties. The legal issues centered on the procedural fairness and legality of the actions taken by the customs authorities. The Gauhati High Court, presided by Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi, ruled on the matter, although the specific outcome of the judgment is not detailed in the provided text. The case is part of a series of linked cases concerning similar issues faced by various traders in the region.
Read moreCustoms
Writ Petition
Revenue
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Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal
Summary
M/S Sarada Traders filed a writ petition against the Union of India and several customs officials challenging certain customs regulations. The case revolves around the legality of actions taken by the customs department that affected the petitioner's business operations. The Gauhati High Court ultimately ruled on procedural aspects related to the customs regulations, but the specific outcome of the petition was not detailed in the provided text. The court ordered that the matters be listed for further consideration.
Read moreCustoms
Writ Petition
Legal Procedure
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal
Landmark
Service
Gauhati HC Rules in Favor of Teachers' Rights in Abdul Manaf Barbhuiya vs State of Assam
Summary
The case involves a review petition filed by Abdul Manaf Barbhuiya and others against the State of Assam regarding issues related to education and employment of teachers. The petitioners challenged the decisions made by the state government affecting their employment status and benefits. The Gauhati High Court ultimately ruled in favor of the petitioners, addressing the legal concerns raised regarding their rights as educators. This decision reinforces the legal protections for teachers in Assam against arbitrary state actions.
Read moreEducation
Employment
State Government
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Summary
Chikoram Gowala was convicted for the murder of his father-in-law, Sursingh Gaur, after an incident on Holi where he assaulted the victim with a bamboo lathi, resulting in the victim's death. The conviction was based on testimonies from witnesses, including the victim's daughter and a neighbor, despite claims of inconsistencies in their accounts. The Gauhati High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of life imprisonment, finding sufficient evidence against the appellant. The court noted that the injuries were consistent with the manner of assault described by the witnesses.
Read moremurder
IPC Section 302
conviction
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SM
S.K. Medhi
Summary
M/S Sarada Traders filed a writ petition against the Union of India and several customs officials, challenging certain actions taken by the customs department. The legal issues revolved around the enforcement of customs regulations and the petitioner's rights under these regulations. The Gauhati High Court, presided over by Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi, ultimately ruled on procedural matters related to the case. The judgment date was set for February 19, 2026, with the court ordering the matters to be listed for further proceedings.
Read moreCustoms
Writ Petition
Legal Procedure
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Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal
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