#Law
Manipur Court Convicts Man for 2013 Wife Murder
An Imphal court found 58-year-old Md. Abdul Halim guilty of stabbing his wife to death in 2013 after a decade-long legal case.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 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
Assam Bans Roadside Cooking and Drinking in Dima Hasao
Dima Hasao authorities banned roadside cooking, littering, and public drinking to protect the environment and improve road safety for all travelers.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Aug 2026
Mizoram MLA Fights Supreme Court Ruling on Dual Office Holding
MLA Rashik Mohan Chakma plans to challenge a Supreme Court order regarding dual membership in autonomous councils and state legislative assemblies.
Chawngthu Fanai • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bar Associations Demand Advocate General Sacking
Meghalaya lawyers issued a one-week ultimatum to the Chief Minister to fire Advocate General Amit Kumar over allegations of defamation and cronyism.
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
Gorkha Student Group Threatens Tinsukia Protests Over Rape Allegations
Tensions rise in Tinsukia after a student group demands action following the alleged rape of a woman at a tea estate, threatening further agitation.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Aug 2026
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Warns Against Destructive Development Practices
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and legal experts argue that economic growth must not come at the cost of environmental and ecological stability.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Aug 2026
Tripura High Court Overturns Assam Rifles Dismissal and Property Ownership Ruling
The Tripura High Court quashed a JCO's dismissal from the Assam Rifles and separately ruled that permissive possession does not establish property ownership.
Ayan Debbarma • 6 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Bans Roadside Cooking and Littering
Officials outlaw cooking and dumping waste along tourist routes in East Khasi Hills to stop environmental damage and traffic congestion.
Walrik Marak • 6 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
Tripura High Court Rejects Degree Equivalency Bid for Teacher Jobs
The Tripura High Court dismissed a plea from two candidates seeking to validate Manipur University degrees for physical education teacher recruitment.
Ayan Debbarma • 5 Aug 2026
Manipur Court Rules Candidates Can Inspect Civil Service Exam Papers
The Manipur High Court ruled candidates can inspect their 2016 civil service exam papers, dismissing three petitions from the state commission.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 4 Aug 2026
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
