India - High Court of Gauhati

Proviso to Rule 22(4) CGST Rules Allows Restoration of GST Registration Despite Expired Deadline: Gauhati High Court

Bridging the Gap: Gauhati High Court Eases Path for GST Registration RestorationIn a significant relief for small business owners struggling with technical procedural requirements, the Gauhati High Court has underscored the importance of substantial compliance over rigid bureaucratic timeline...

17 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Gauhati

Failure to Comply with Mandatory Attestation Requirements Leads to Dismissal of Election Petition Under Section 81(3) ROP Act: Gauhati High Court

Failure to Comply with Mandatory Attestation Requirements Leads to Dismissal of Election Petition UnderSection 81(3) ROP Act: Gauhati High CourtIn a significant judicial development concerning the sanctity of election processes, the Gauhati High Court has dismissed an election petition challe...

04 Apr 2025

India - High Court of Gauhati

Lok Adalat Settlements Require Clear Party Authorization: Gauhati High Court

Lok Adalat Settlements Require Clear Party Authorization: Gauhati High Court In a significant ruling clarifying the procedural sanctity of Lok Adalats, the Gauhati High Court has invalidated an order passed in a National Lok Adalat, asserting that settlements reached in the absence of parties...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gauhati

Gauhati HC Quashes Cryptic GST Registration Cancellation Order

Gauhati HC Quashes Cryptic GST Registration Cancellation Order TheGauhati High Courthas intervened in a significant goods and services tax (GST) dispute, emphasizing that administrative authorities must ensure procedural transparency when issuing show-cause notices. Presided over by Hon’ble M...

11 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Gauhati

Non-Renewal of Fixed-Term Contract Does Not Constitute Retrenchment Under ID Act: Gauhati HC

Closing the Chapter on Contractual Tenure: Gauhati HC Clarifies Scope of Retrenchment In a significant ruling for statutory organizations regarding precarious employment, the Gauhati High Court has held that the discontinuation of a service following the expiry of a fixed-term ...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Gauhati

Gauhati High Court Upholds Tender Selection: Emphasizes Minimal Judicial Interference in Expert-Led Bidding Processes

Upholding Administrative Expertise: Gauhati High Court Rules on Tender Finality In a significant ruling for government procurement processes in Assam, the Gauhati High Court has set aside a judgment that previously struck down tender awards by the Animal Hus...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Gauhati

Burden of Proof for Citizenship Lies Solely on Petitioner: Gauhati HC Upholds Foreigners Tribunal Order under Section 9

Burden of Proof: Gauhati High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Role of Claimants in Citizenship Disputes In a significant ruling regarding the determination of citizenship status, the Gauhati High Court has underscored the strict interpretation of the Foreigners Act, 19...

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Gauhati

Burden of Proof Lies Solely on Proceedee to Establish Citizenship Under Section 9 of Foreigners Act: Gauhati High Court

Upholding the Burden: Gauhati High Court Reaffirms Strict Evidentiary Standards in Citizenship Disputes In a significant judgment regarding the determination of nationality in Assam, the Gauhati High Court has underscored the rigorous nature of the burden of proo...

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Gauhati

Burden of Proof Under Section 9 of Foreigners Act Rests Solely With Proceedee: Gauhati High Court

Examining the Burden of Proof: Gauhati High Court Decides on Citizenship Status In a significant ruling regarding the determination of citizenship, the Gauhati High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Rabiyel Hussain, upholding the Foreigners’ Tri...

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Gauhati

Failure to Establish Citizenship Linkage Under Section 9 of Foreigners Act 1946 Justifies Foreigner Declaration: Gauhati High Court

Burden of Proof: Gauhati High Court Reaffirms Stringent Standards for Citizenship Claims In a significant ruling addressing the adjudication of citizenship in Assam, the Gauhati High Court has underscored the absolute burden of proof placed on individuals flagged...

29 May 2026