#Law
Meghalaya Bans Roadside Cooking and Fires in Sohra
Meghalaya officials banned roadside cooking and open fires in the Sohra sub-division to curb littering and fire risks amid rising tourist pollution.
Walrik Marak • 4 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
Manipur Chief Justice Demands Faster Justice Delivery
High Court Chief Justice M. Sundar pushed for faster court proceedings during a legal aid workshop held at the Manipur High Court complex today.
Diana Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026
Supreme Court to End Omar Abdullah Marriage After Mediation Settlement
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah and Payal Abdullah have settled their long-standing divorce case through Supreme Court-led mediation.
Walrik Marak • 31 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
Mizoram Establishes First State Human Rights Commission
Mizoram has launched its first State Human Rights Commission to address abuse complaints following a mandate from the Gauhati High Court.
Chawngthu Fanai • 29 Jul 2026
Tripura High Court Summons Agartala Municipal Commissioner Over Illegal Slaughtering
The Tripura High Court ordered the Agartala Municipal Commissioner to appear in court for failing to stop illegal, open animal slaughter in the city.
Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026
Tripura High Court Issues Final Ultimatum on Teacher Vacancies
The Tripura High Court gave the state government until August 11 to report on teacher vacancies after reports showed widespread staffing shortages.
Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026
Mizoram Establishes First Human Rights Commission
Mizoram sworn in its first State Human Rights Commission following a Gauhati High Court order to protect citizens' rights through an independent body.
Chawngthu Fanai • 29 Jul 2026
Shillong Lawyer Investigated After Intern Alleges Molestation
A Shillong law intern accused a senior advocate of molestation and bribery. The case sparked calls for immediate disciplinary action against the lawyer.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rejects Moral Objections to Licensed Liquor Shop
The Meghalaya High Court ruled that church-led moral objections cannot shutter a legally licensed liquor store operating within state law.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Legal Expert Questions Abetment Charges in Tripura DGP Death
Advocate Sankar Lodh says evidence for abetment is missing in the ongoing investigation into the death of Tripura DGP Anurag.
Ayan Debbarma • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rules Moral Objections Cannot Close Licensed Liquor Shops
Meghalaya High Court orders authorities to allow a licensed liquor shop to operate, ruling that moral objections do not override state excise law.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
Tripura High Court Challenges TTAADC Hiring Practices
The Tripura High Court is reviewing two PILs alleging illegal, non-transparent recruitment of over 100 staff members by the TTAADC council.
Nihar Jamatia • 28 Jul 2026
Assam Lawyers Demand Release of Advocate Arrested at Guwahati Protest
Assam lawyers demand the release of advocate Ariful Islam after his controversial arrest during a Guwahati student protest, citing unlawful detention.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
Nagaland Court Backlog Dips as Disposals Outpace New Filings
Nagaland district court backlogs fell to 4,626 in June after judges cleared 645 cases, outpacing the 619 new lawsuits filed during the month.
Naro Jamir • 26 Jul 2026
KSU Accuses Meghalaya Government of Stalling Resident Safety Act
The Khasi Students’ Union says the state government is lying about legal hurdles to delay enforcing the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026
Naga Students Federation Demands Strict Enforcement of Nagaland Liquor Ban
The NSF warns the Nagaland government to enforce the 1989 liquor prohibition act or face democratic action against widespread illegal trade and sales.
Kiyeto Swu • 23 Jul 2026
Gauhati High Court Sets August Date for Zubeen Garg Case Hearing
The Gauhati High Court moves ahead with legal filings in the Zubeen Garg murder investigation, setting a new hearing date for mid-August.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Jul 2026
