Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Gauhati High Court Highlights Security Risks for Judges
The Gauhati High Court in India is worried about the safety of judges, especially those who handle criminal cases.
This comes after a judge was attacked.
The court said that judges might upset powerful people and need good security.
The court also gave bail to two people who were accused of attacking a judge, but with strict rules.
They can't leave the area without permission.
The court believes everyone, even foreigners, has the right to feel safe.
The court said the accused did a bad thing, but they can be free for now while the case is being investigated.
Gauhati High Court emphasizes the need for personal security of judicial officers, especially those handling criminal cases.
A civil judge in Bilasipara, Dhubri district, was allegedly attacked by two accused persons.
The court noted that judicial officers might offend vested interests and need protection.
The court granted bail to the two accused with stringent conditions, including not leaving the district without permission.
The court observed that the right to public safety and security applies to all citizens and even foreigners.
- Who
- Judicial officers, especially those handling criminal cases, and two accused persons
- What
- Gauhati High Court emphasizes the need for personal security of judicial officers and grants bail to two accused in an attack case
- When
- After an alleged attack on a civil judge
- Where
- Gauhati High Court, Assam, India
- Why
- To ensure the safety and security of judicial officers and to consider the progress of investigation and length of detention
- Location
- Gauhati High Court, Assam, India
- Incident
- Attack on a civil judge in Bilasipara, Dhubri district
- Court's Concern
- Security of judicial officers, especially those handling criminal cases
- Bail Decision
- Granted to two accused with stringent conditions
- Conditions for Bail
- Accused cannot leave the district without trial court's permission