#High Court
High Court Rejects Nongstoin Jail as Foreigner Detention Site
Meghalaya judges blocked a plan to use a prison as a detention center, ordering officials to provide a compliant alternative by September 21.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Nagaland High Court Reviews Contractual Professor Hiring
The Gauhati High Court has admitted appeals challenging contractual hiring for Nagaland government colleges, demanding a full vacancy report by September 23.
Kiyeto Swu • 17 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Courts Deliver Triple Verdict on POCSO Cases
Meghalaya courts recently resolved three major POCSO cases, issuing a 25-year sentence, upholding a 2015 conviction, and overturning a 10-year prison term.
NEWire Desk • 17 Sep 2026
Tripura High Court freezes officer pay over unpaid retirement benefits
The Tripura High Court ordered TTAADC officials' salaries withheld until former employees receive their long-overdue retirement benefits.
Nihar Jamatia • 16 Sep 2026
High Court Rebukes East Khasi Hills Admin Over Mawkhar Church Restrictions
The Meghalaya High Court struck down administrative orders that restricted religious rites at Mawkhar Presbyterian Church, citing executive overreach.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Immediate Filling of Thousands of Teacher Vacancies
The Tripura High Court has ordered the state to fill 1,116 PGT vacancies and address thousands of other teaching and administrative positions.
Nihar Jamatia • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Women Lawyers Demand Ouster of Advocate General Amit Kumar
Meghalaya women lawyers are pushing for the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar, citing unprofessional conduct and questionable state appointments.
NEWire Desk • 11 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Answers on Stalled DNA Lab Testing
Meghalaya High Court probes why DNA testing stopped at the Shillong Forensic Science Laboratory due to a critical shortage of necessary chemicals.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Probe into National Highway Corruption
The Tripura High Court ordered a federal inquiry into NHIDCL and contractor corruption following persistent failures on NH 108B and NH 208 road projects.
Ayan Debbarma • 8 Sep 2026
High Court Quashes FIR Against Students After Shillong Vandalism Settlement
Six Uttar Pradesh students paid Rs 2.5 lakh and agreed to community service to settle a vandalism case after a Meghalaya High Court ruling.
Walrik Marak • 8 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Appoints Amicus Curiae in Rally Violence Case
The Meghalaya High Court appointed Philemon Nongbri as Amicus Curiae to help monitor the investigation into the August 19 Shillong rally violence.
Walrik Marak • 8 Sep 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Fresh Review for Seven Long-Term Convicts
The Tripura High Court overturned a committee's decision to deny early release for seven convicts, ordering a new review based on current state protocols.
Ayan Debbarma • 7 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Drafts Bill to Control Groundwater Boring
Meghalaya presents a new bill to the High Court to regulate private tube wells and protect local water springs amid rising concerns over resource use.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Advocate General Amit Kumar Denies Abuse of Power
Meghalaya AG Amit Kumar refutes abuse of power claims, clarifies High Court remarks, and defends his use of outside legal counsel in government matters.
NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026
High Court to Review Decade of Juvenile Justice Act
The Meghalaya High Court and Social Welfare department gather tomorrow to assess ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 at a state level meeting.
NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rips Police Over Shillong Rally Arrests
The Meghalaya High Court ordered police to expand their probe into Shillong violence after only four arrests were made following a chaotic bike rally.
NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Government Eyes Next Steps for Them Iew Mawlong Relocation
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong promises a meeting to finalize relocating Them Iew Mawlong residents pending ongoing High Court proceedings.
NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Charge KSU Leaders Over High Court Vehicle Arson
Police have charged three top KSU leaders for vandalizing High Court vehicles during August 19 riots ahead of a court status report deadline.
NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Refers Mizo Inheritance Law Challenge to Gauhati High Court
The Supreme Court directed a legal challenge against Mizoram's marriage and inheritance laws to be heard by the Gauhati High Court instead of the top court.
Ethan Ralte • 29 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Contractors Sue Government Over Unpaid Bills and Outsourced Projects
Contractors are heading to court over unpaid Jal Jeevan Mission bills and protesting government outsourcing of a massive water supply scheme.
NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026
