#court

Meghalaya Court Jails Man for 10 Years in Rape Case

Donbor Paliar received a 10-year prison sentence and heavy fines after a West Khasi Hills court found him guilty of rape, kidnapping, and intimidation.

Walrik Marak • 13 Oct 2026

Thai Arms Smuggler Sentenced for NSCN (IM) Conspiracy

A Thai national received a six-year prison sentence for his role in an international arms smuggling plot linked to the NSCN (IM) insurgent group.

Naro Jamir • 9 Oct 2026

KSU Vice-President Pynkmenlang Sanmiet Granted Medical Bail

Shillong court grants KSU leader Pynkmenlang Sanmiet 20 days of interim medical bail to undergo necessary procedures at Bethany Hospital.

NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026

Witness Testifies in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rupkamal Kalita testified in court regarding the 2025 yacht death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore as the ongoing legal trial moves forward.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Oct 2026

Witness Testifies in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Tanmoy Phukan testified for the second day in a Guwahati court regarding the death of singer Zubeen Garg following a yacht party in Singapore.

Timungpi Terang • 29 Sep 2026

Dibrugarh Court Hands Down 30-Year Sentence in Child Abuse Case

A Dibrugarh court sentenced Jugen Garh to 30 years in prison for violating the POCSO Act. He must also pay a 10,000 rupee fine or face extra jail time.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026

Gauhati High Court greenlights diesel bus ban on city routes

The Gauhati High Court cleared the Assam government to phase out diesel buses on two major Guwahati corridors in favor of cleaner transport options.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Sep 2026

Bangladeshi Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Tripura Narcotics Case

A Tripura court handed a 12-year sentence to a Bangladeshi national caught smuggling ganja and Phensedyl across the border into India.

Ayan Debbarma • 19 Sep 2026

Gurugram Court Sentences Assam Man to Life for 2023 Murder

Mukesh, a 31-year-old from Assam, received a life sentence for the 2023 death of domestic worker Kalpana in Gurugram.

Timungpi Terang • 19 Sep 2026

Fourth Singapore Witness Testifies in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Debajit Hazarika has testified in court regarding the death of singer Zubeen Garg during a 2019 yacht party in Singapore.

Timungpi Terang • 16 Sep 2026

Nagaland Lok Adalat Settles 387 Cases Worth Over 5 Crore

The National Lok Adalat in Nagaland disposed of 387 cases on September 12, reaching settlements totaling more than 5.25 crore rupees across 11 districts.

Naro Jamir • 12 Sep 2026

Court Orders CID Probe Into Zubeen Garg Case Leak

Assam court orders CID probe into witness statement leak and sanctions Baksa jail chief for documentation errors in the Zubeen Garg death trial.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Sep 2026

Dibrugarh Court Convicts Six Suspects in Single Day

A Dibrugarh court handed out five life sentences and one four-year prison term across six criminal cases on Thursday.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Sep 2026

KSU Leaders Seek Bail After Rapid Court Appearances

Khasi Students’ Union leaders are seeking bail after facing multiple court appearances in five days over August rally vandalism charges in Shillong.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Witness Testifies in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Parikshit Sharma testifies in court regarding the 2025 yacht death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. His account provides key details on the incident.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Sep 2026

NIA Convicts Key ISIS Operative in Bengaluru Terror Case

Syed Fasiur Rehaman gets seven years in prison for his role in an ISIS terror plot to establish a provincial wing in Karnataka.

NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026

Tripura Court Hands Down 10-Year Sentence in 30-kg Ganja Bust

A South Tripura man faces 10 years in prison after a court conviction for possessing nearly 30 kilograms of ganja during a routine police night patrol.

Nihar Jamatia • 28 Aug 2026

Sohra Man Sentenced to Five Years for 2023 Stabbing

A Sohra court handed a five-year prison term to Stephan Khongtim for a 2023 stabbing. He must pay fines or face additional time behind bars.

Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026

Tripura Man Gets Life Sentence After Rubber Plantation Knife Attack

A Tripura court sentenced Sadhan Hari Jamatia to life in prison for a 2021 knife attack that left a man with a severe neck injury following a land dispute.

Nihar Jamatia • 14 Aug 2026

Tripura Couple Sentenced to Five Years for Heroin Trafficking

A Gomati district court sentenced Sahid Miah and Parbin Bibi to five years in prison after police seized 434 vials of heroin from their home.

Ayan Debbarma • 10 Aug 2026