The Times of India

'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.