Gauhati High Court Accepts Nagaland Govt’s Request Seeking 6 Weeks To Carry Out Necessary Exercise For Constituting Customary Courts
The State Government had sought six weeks' time to carry out the necessary exercise for constituting the Customary Courts as well as the Subordinate District Customary Courts.
The Gauhati High Court has accepted the request of the Nagaland Government seeking six weeks’ time to carry out the necessary exercise for constituting the Customary Courts and the Subordinate District Customary Courts. The matter has been listed to be heard after 6 weeks.
The State had sought six weeks' time to carry out the necessary exercise for constituting the Customary Courts as well as the Subordinate District Customary Courts.
The Division Bench of Justice Kakheto Sema and Justice Mitali Thakuria took note of the submission of the Additional Advocate General that in view of the amendment made to the Rules for Administration of Justice and Police in Nagaland, the proper constitution of the Customary Courts and the Subordinate District Customary Courts may require some time.
Advocate R. Iralu represented the Petitioners while Additional Advocate General ImtiImsong represented the Respondents.
The Bench also noted that the counsel for the petitioners had no objection to the time sought by the Additional AG.
The Bench held, “In that view of the matter, list the case after 6 (six) weeks on 25.06.2025.”
“An endeavour shall be made to hear and dispose the case on the next returnable date”, it concluded.
Cause Title: Kevizathi Sesa v. The State Of Nagaland (Case No.: C. REVN/5/2020)
Appearance
Petitioners: Advocates R. Iralu, L. Iralu, Limawapang, Medo Vero
Respondents: Additional Advocate General Imti Imsong, Advocate T. Khezhie
