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THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT, (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH), KOHIMA BENCH
ROBIN PHUKAN
Kavito Yepthomi, S/o. Nihoto Yepthomi – Appellant
Versus
State of Nagaland, Represented By The Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department Of Law And Justice, Government of Nagaland – Respondent
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| 1. historical factual background and procedural history of the chieftainship dispute. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 12) |
| 2. contending arguments on customary tribal rights, village establishment history, and jurisdiction of customary courts. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. litigant's voluntary submission to jurisdiction and dismissal of stale claims due to excessive delay and laches. (Para 11 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
JUDGMENT :
ROBIN PHUKAN, J.
Heard Mr. A. Zhimomi, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. Imti Imsong, learned Additional Advocate General for the State respondent No. 1. Also heard Mr. C. T. Jamir, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. Aliba Ozukum, learned counsel for the respondent Nos. 2 & 3.
2. In this petition, under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioners have challenged the Settlement Order, dated 29.01.2004, passed by the Gaonburas’ Board, Yangzitong ‘A’ and Yangzitong ‘B’ village and the Settlement Order, dated 16.04.2004, passed by the Do Bhashis’ Court, Seyochung; and also prayed for granting permission to the petitioners or any aggrieved party to take appropriate steps before a Court of competent jurisdiction to adjudicate an
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