'Why haven't you gone to the Gauhati HC?': SC refuses to hear pleas against Assam CM Himanta; flags ‘disturbing trend’

The Supreme Court declined to hear pleas for an FIR and SIT probe against Himanta Biswa Sarma concerning a controversial video, directing petitioners to the Gauhati High Court. Justices questioned the bypass of lower courts, deeming it an "undermining" of their authority and a concerning election-eve trend. The bench urged constitutional restraint.

Feb 16, 2026 - 14:05
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'Why haven't you gone to the Gauhati HC?': SC refuses to hear pleas against Assam CM Himanta; flags ‘disturbing trend’
The Supreme Court declined to hear pleas for an FIR and SIT probe against Himanta Biswa Sarma concerning a controversial video, directing petitioners to the Gauhati High Court. Justices questioned the bypass of lower courts, deeming it an "undermining" of their authority and a concerning election-eve trend. The bench urged constitutional restraint.

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