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Guwahati Lawyers’ Boycott Over CJM Court Relocation Halts Proceedings

The Assam government says the shift to the GAD building is a temporary step to enable renovation.

Overview

  • Court work across the Sessions, CJM and CBI courts stopped on November 11 as the Lawyers Association enforced a day-long boycott.
  • Protesters say the relocation was ordered without consultation and describe the GAD site as unfit for judicial work.
  • The association demands repair of the existing CJM complex, restoration of subordinate courts, and an independent structural assessment.
  • A November 7 memorandum to the Chief Justice cited an earlier 2 a.m. transfer of three courts to the same building as a breach of process.
  • Separately, the cabinet cleared Rs 478.78 crore for phase one of a new judicial township at Rangmahal, with a foundation event expected in January 2026.