202 Gauhati High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 9 of 9.
Gauhati High Court upholds conviction under Section 138 NI Act, affirming that statutory presumptions under Sections 118 and 139 shift burden to accused to prove absence of debt.
Gauhati High Court acquits accused due to failure to prove possession under NDPS Act; recovery must specify exact source of contraband, not merely 'possession'.
Gauhati High Court rules that delay and laches cannot bar claims for continuing wrongs in pay fixation disputes, affirming equal pay for equal work principle under service law.
Gauhati High Court clarifies the standard for discharge under Section 227 CrPC, holding that absence of grave suspicion justifies discharge even in murder cases.
Gauhati High Court quashes criminal proceedings against a Managing Director for defamation, holding no vicarious liability under IPC without specific allegations of involvement.
Gauhati High Court holds that eligible employees have a fundamental right under Article 16(1) to be considered for promotion, even if no right to promotion itself exists.
Gauhati High Court holds that limitation goes to the root of jurisdiction; failure to frame issue despite specific plea renders award void. Key precedent from Noharlal Verma applied.
Gauhati High Court holds that once land vests under Section 3D of the National Highways Act, 1956, it cannot be returned even if unused. Compensation must be paid.
Gauhati High Court holds that termination of Grade-IV employees after 14 years of service for procedural lapses, without fraud, violates natural justice and Article 14. Reinstatement ordered.
Gauhati High Court acquits accused in NIA terror case, holding that dock identification, photo ID, and electronic evidence without proper certification fail to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.