#High Court
Meghalaya Government Claims Compliance in Byrnihat Pollution Case
The Meghalaya government states it is following High Court orders on Byrnihat pollution, though officials report no formal health complaints yet.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Coke Plants Face Scrutiny Over Illegal Coal Sourcing
Auditors are investigating coke plants in Meghalaya for using illegal coal, prompting fresh inspections and strict compliance checks across the state.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Answers on Forensic DNA Testing Halt
The Meghalaya High Court is demanding answers from the state government after a chemical shortage stalled all DNA testing at the Shillong forensic lab.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
PWD Bills NHIDCL for Shillong-Dawki Road Damages
The PWD seeks Rs 1.72 crore for road construction damages. The High Court of Meghalaya ordered a review of the assessment ahead of the September 7 hearing.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Reinstates Suspended Syiem of Hima Mylliem
The High Court of Meghalaya overturned the KHADC suspension of Ainam Manik Syiem, calling the move illegal and restoring his position immediately.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Manipur High Court Demands Answers in Missing Persons Cases
Manipur High Court orders the state government to file a new report on 16 unresolved disappearance cases stemming from the 2023 ethnic conflict.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Sets August 31 Deadline for Illegal Coal Mining Reports
Meghalaya's High Court will review state compliance with Justice BP Katakey's coal mining reports on August 31 after multiple filing delays.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Gauhati High Court Rejects Teacher Seniority Challenge
The Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court dismissed a petition from 84 teachers, citing excessive delays and settled seniority lists.
Naro Jamir • 11 Aug 2026
Tripura High Court Fines TSECL for Cutting Power to Banamalipur Flats
The Tripura High Court ordered TSECL to restore power to three Banamalipur flats and pay fines after an illegal disconnection during a property dispute.
Nihar Jamatia • 8 Aug 2026
High Court Summons NHAI Chiefs Over NH-6 Road Conditions
Meghalaya High Court orders NHAI leadership to explain failing repairs on the 102-km NH-6 stretch following reports of hazardous potholes and damage.
NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026
NIOS Reopens Teacher Bridge Course Portal Under Court Orders
NIOS has reopened registration for its teacher bridge course following high court mandates for specific petitioners seeking provisional enrollment.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Orders Consolidation of TMC Leader's Hate Speech Cases
The Meghalaya High Court ordered police to combine five FIRs against TMC leader S.G. Esmatur Mominin into a single case filed at Araimile station.
Walrik Marak • 6 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Bans NGOs from Holding Press Conferences at Police Stations
The Meghalaya High Court ordered a statewide ban on NGOs and political groups holding press briefings inside police stations after a lawyer was assaulted.
NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026
High Court Demands Answers After Lawyer Publicly Paraded
Meghalaya High Court probes police inaction following the assault and public parading of an advocate by members of the Hynniewtrep National Youth Front.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Tripura Police Officers Suspended Over Failure to File Victim's FIR
Authorities suspended two Tripura police officers after they failed to register a widow's FIR regarding a domestic dispute and harassed the victim.
Ayan Debbarma • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Slams State Police Over Broken CCTV Network
Meghalaya High Court demands action after police report nearly 180 broken CCTV cameras across the state. The next hearing is set for August 20.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Orders Federal Agencies to Address Stray Dog Menace
Meghalaya High Court has added federal agencies to a stray dog case, demanding compliance with Supreme Court orders to manage animal populations.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
High Court Orders Reopening of Contested Liquor Shop in Tura
The Meghalaya High Court ruled that a West Garo Hills liquor store must reopen, citing full legal compliance despite local moral objections.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Manipur High Court Blocks Waqf Board Formation
The Manipur High Court has barred the state from finalizing the Waqf Board's constitution without judicial approval amid a legal challenge over membership.
Diana Moirangthem • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Quashes POCSO Case Following Couple's Marriage
The Meghalaya High Court dropped a POCSO case against a 27-year-old man, citing his marriage to the survivor and the welfare of their young daughter.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
