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11 September 2026

Gauhati High Court on Assam eviction rehabilitation

The topic highlights the intersection of land rights, tribal welfare, and the role of the judiciary in ensuring rehabilitation, providing useful context for questions on governance and land reform.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Gauhati High Court is examining the rehabilitation and compensation status of individuals displaced during an eviction drive in Sonapur, Assam.
  • The eviction occurred in September 2024 at Kachutoli, targeting 100 bighas of notified tribal land.
  • Approximately 650 families (about 2,000 people) were affected by the drive conducted by Kamrup Metropolitan district authorities.
  • 76 petitioners have approached the High Court, claiming they were residing on private patta land prior to eviction.
  • Justice Devashis Barua has directed relevant government departments to file affidavits by October 6, 2024, clarifying their stance on rehabilitation and compensation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Gauhati High Court proceedings on Assam eviction and rehabilitation, which has been running since 8 September 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the constitutional and legal obligations of the state regarding the rehabilitation of displaced populations during land clearance drives on notified tribal lands. 150 words
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  2. The judiciary plays a critical role in balancing the state's authority to clear encroachments with the fundamental rights of displaced individuals. Discuss this in the context of the right to shelter and the principles of natural justice. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Indian legal framework, what does the term 'patta land' typically refer to?

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