#Judiciary
Assam Courts Face Backlog of Over 575,000 Cases
Assam reports 575,541 pending court cases and 40 vacant judicial posts. The state is pushing new initiatives to speed up justice for women and children.
Timungpi Terang • 22 Jul 2026
Assam Courts Face Backlog of 5.75 Lakh Pending Cases
Assam reports over 575,000 pending court cases as 40 judge positions sit vacant. The government is pushing to fill gaps and clear the heavy legal backlog.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026
Tripura Court Orders Deportation of Nine Bangladeshi Nationals
The Tripura High Court modified sentences for nine Bangladeshi nationals, ordering their deportation while keeping them in custody until transfer.
Ayan Debbarma • 19 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Answers on Elderly Inmates
The Meghalaya High Court ordered the state to report on 12 elderly prisoners aged 70 to 80 currently held in district jails across the region.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jul 2026
Legal Expert Demands Faster Access to Justice in Nagaland
A legal expert says Nagaland must bridge the gap between customary law and constitutional rights to ensure fair, timely justice for all citizens.
Naro Jamir • 16 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Overturns Assam Foreigner Declarations for 27 Residents
The Supreme Court ordered fresh hearings for 27 people labeled foreigners, demanding a fair, lawful process in all future citizenship adjudications.
Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026
