#Law
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
Assam Removes Two Panchayat Members for Eligibility Violations
Officials in Assam have ousted two panchayat ward members in Nagaon and Dhubri for violating state child marriage and two-child population laws.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026
Mizoram Moves to Draft New Anti-Drug Laws
Mizoram officials plan new legislation and stronger local anti-drug committees to combat trafficking after reporting hundreds of arrests this year.
Ethan Ralte • 22 Jul 2026
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
Meghalaya High Court Drops POCSO Case to Preserve Matrilineal Family
The Meghalaya High Court quashed a POCSO case against a man, citing matrilineal customs and the stability of his marriage and young child.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Nagaland Lok Adalat Recovers Over 58 Lakh in Settlement Cases
Nagaland's Special Lok Adalat settled five legal cases, recovering Rs 58.58 lakh to resolve pending disputes under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Jul 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Deportation for Nine Bangladeshi Nationals
The Tripura High Court ordered the release of nine Bangladeshi nationals for repatriation, changing their status from convicts to detainees pending deportation.
Ayan Debbarma • 18 Jul 2026
Manipur Officials Push for Modern Justice System Reform
Manipur leaders and officials met in Imphal to discuss the rollout of new criminal laws, focusing on technology, speed, and better institutional teamwork.
Ranjana Devi • 18 Jul 2026
