Supreme Court issues notice on contempt plea over alleged biased demolitions in Assam’s Hasila Beel. Petitioners say eviction drive violated SC bulldozer guidelines and hit minority families.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed disappointment over the Gauhati High Court’s reinstatement of 52 dismissed officials linked to a 2013-14 recruitment scam. The state plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, emphasizing its commitment to merit-based hiring and integrity in public service amidst growing concerns over corruption and judicial intervention.
The Gauhati High Court has mandated the Assam government to reveal the status of two brothers, Abu Bakkar Siddik and Akbar Ali, declared foreigners by a tribunal. Their family fears illegal detention and deportation to Bangladesh. A hearing is set for June 4 to address concerns about their rights and detention.
The Gauhati High Court has instructed the Assam government to respond within four weeks to a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petitioner seeks the restoration of the repealed 1935 Act, claiming the new law violates constitutional rights and negatively impacts the Muslim community’s marriage practices.