Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced through his social media on Saturday that the state has revoked the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, which had been in place for nearly ninety years. The Assam government has officially annulled the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act of 1935, a legislation rooted in […]
Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Ranjan Gogoi, is set to receive Assam’s highest civilian award, Assam Baibhav, for his role in concluding the Ayodhya dispute. Named as a Rajya Sabha MP following his tenure as the 46th CJI, Gogoi’s recognition underscores his impact on the judiciary. The award ceremony is scheduled for February 10.
Upholding Constitutional Provisions In a significant judicial development, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued an interim order that effectively restricts the six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) appointed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu from enjoying the privileges typically granted to cabinet rank ministers. This decision, passed by a division bench comprising Justice Vivek Thakur […]
In a statement that has stirred controversy, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, during a Supreme Court hearing, claimed that Assam was originally part of Myanmar. This remark, made during the proceedings challenging the validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act of 1955, has sparked a heated debate and strong reactions, particularly from the Assam government. […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant move, has commenced hearings on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. This provision, which emerged from the Assam Accord, addresses the citizenship status of individuals who migrated from specified territories, including Bangladesh, to Assam between January 1, 1966, and March […]
Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Transfers CBI Cases to Assam Amidst Concerns In a significant development, the Supreme Court has decided to transfer the trial of CBI cases related to the recent Manipur violence to Assam. This decision comes amidst concerns over the ongoing unrest in Manipur, which has been rife with ethnic clashes and allegations […]