The Gauhati High Court Latest News & Updates
The Gauhati High Court held that a cheque bounce notice 'advising' payment can constitute a valid demand under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act if it clearly requires the drawer to pay.
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The Gauhati High Court upheld the ILP extension to Dimapur, ruling that the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 remains valid under Article 372 of the Constitution and can lawfully restrict movement under Article 19(5).
The Gauhati High Court held that groping a minor patient's breasts during a medical examination was not a routine gynaecological procedure, upholding the doctor's conviction under Section 354 IPC.
The Gauhati High Court held that probate cannot be granted unless a will is proved to have been duly attested, setting aside a probate order after finding that the attesting witnesses failed to depose that they signed the will in the testator's presence, as required under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act.
Gauhati HC quashes Section 144/145/146 CrPC proceedings at Hailakandi, holding a Magistrate can't invoke Section 145 once possession stands admitted in the complainant's own pleadings.
Gauhati High Court upholds Foreigners Tribunal opinion declaring a man a foreigner, holding PAN card, EPIC and computer-generated NRC extracts insufficient to prove Indian citizenship.
The Gauhati High Court refused to allow plaintiffs to file evidence affidavits after 11 adjournments, holding that courts must exercise discretion strictly in cases of repeated delays and cannot permi...
Gauhati High Court held that a pending criminal case cannot justify withholding an MBBS Pass Certificate where the candidate completed the course and obtained registration.
Gauhati High Court rules that GST registration cancelled due to a tax consultant’s negligence may be restored upon filing returns and clearing dues.
Gauhati High Court upheld sons’ eviction from their 86-year-old father’s house, ruling senior citizens need not be destitute to seek relief.
Gauhati High Court holds pending probe without chargesheet cannot block promotion; directs Assam Police to reconsider officer’s case.
Gauhati High Court quashes Section 354 IPC case against IIT Guwahati professor, holding that mere hand touch without mens rea or force is not an offence.
Gauhati High Court quashes case against influencer Abhishek Kar over remarks on black magic in Assam, holds offences under BNS, IT Act not made out.
Gauhati High Court upholds ART Act age limits, ruling Section 21(g) is based on health and child welfare considerations and does not violate Articles 14 or 21.
![Gauhati HC: Polite 'Advice' to Pay Can Qualify as Demand Under Section 138 NI Act [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/08/lj_4453_Gauhati_HC_Polite_Advice_to.webp)
![Probate Cannot Be Granted Without Proof of Due Attestation of Will, Holds Gauhati HC [Read Judgment]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/07/lj_9951_ChatGPT_Image_Jul_13,_2026,_04_10_23_AM.webp)
![Tenant's Admitted Possession: Gauhati HC Quashes Section 145 Crpc Land Dispute Case [Read Judgment]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/07/lj_8773_ghy.webp)
![Discrepancies Across Voter Lists Fatal To Citizenship Claim: Gauhati HC Upholds Foreigners Tribunal Opinion [Read Judgment]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/07/lj_3734_ChatGPT_Image_Jul_3,_2026,_12_07_03_AM.webp)
![Gauhati HC Dismisses Petition After 11 Adjournments for Filing Evidence [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_8120_Gauhati_HC_Dismisses.webp)
![Pending Criminal Case Not a Ground to Withhold MBBS Pass Certificate After Course Completion: Gauhati HC [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_7014_Pending_Criminal_Case_Not.webp)
![GST Registration Cancelled Due to Consultant’s Negligence Can Be Restored After Payment of Dues: Gauhati HC [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_3874_GST_Registration_Cancelled.webp)
![Senior Citizens Need Not Be “Penniless or Destitute” To Seek Protection Under 2007 Act: Gauhati HC Upholds Son’s Eviction [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_1745_Senior_Citizens_Need_Not.webp)
![Pending Investigation Without Chargesheet Cannot Stall Promotion; Directs Assam Police to Reconsider Officer’s Case: Gauhati HC [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_1721_Pending_Investigation_Without.webp)
![Gauhati HC Quashes Section 354 IPC Case Against IIT Professor, Says Mere Hand Touch Without Mens Rea Not an Offence [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_9582_Gauhati_HC_Quashes_Section.webp)
![Gauhati HC Quashes Case Against Influencer Who Claimed Assamese Women Practise Black Magic and Convert Men Into Animals [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_3594_Gauhati_HC_Quashes_Case.webp)
![Gauhati HC Upholds Age Limits in Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 [Read Order]](https://lawstreet.co/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2910_Gauhati_HC_Upholds.webp)
