Gauhati High Court Implements New Guidelines for Court Operations
Gauhati HC issues new guidelines for Principal Seat, Benches and District Courts
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The Gauhati High Court has introduced new guidelines for its Principal Seat, Outlying Benches, and District Courts aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Key measures include mandatory video conferencing for hearings on Mondays and Fridays, a work-from-home policy for staff, and a focus on e-Office for file management. These guidelines will be effective from May 25, 2026, until June 26, 2026.
- 01All court hearings on Mondays and Fridays will be conducted via video conferencing, with links provided for access.
- 02Judges are encouraged to use car-pooling to conserve fuel and restrict unnecessary use of official vehicles.
- 03Up to 50% of staff in each section will work on alternate days, with a mandatory availability through phone or e-Office.
- 04Administrative meetings will also be held via video conferencing, ensuring continuity in operations.
- 05The SOP will be effective from May 25, 2026, to June 26, 2026, with a review planned thereafter.
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The Gauhati High Court has established new guidelines to streamline operations at its Principal Seat and Outlying Benches, as well as District Courts in Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Effective from May 25, 2026, the guidelines mandate that all matters listed on Mondays and Fridays be heard via video conferencing, with links provided for participants. To promote fuel efficiency, judges are encouraged to adopt car-pooling arrangements, and the use of official vehicles for administrative tasks will be limited. Staff attendance will be reduced to 50% on alternate days, with those not present required to remain reachable through phone and e-Office. The guidelines also stipulate that administrative meetings must be conducted virtually, and the e-Office platform will be utilized for file management to minimize physical movement. The Protocol, Filing, Copying, and e-Courts sections are exempt from these work-from-home arrangements due to their essential roles. The guidelines will be reviewed after the initial implementation period ending on June 26, 2026.
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These guidelines are expected to improve court efficiency and reduce operational costs, benefiting both court staff and the public.
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