Tradition Vs statute: HC distinguishes Putu Menden from Village Council in Nagaland

Published 01 Nov 2026, 22:34 IST

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Moa JamirDimapur  | November 1 In a landmark judgment, the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench (GHCKB) struck down sweeping excommunication orders issued by a village in Mokokchung, ruling that customary institutions cannot infringe upon constitutional guarantees of liberty, equality, and free…

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Moa JamirDimapur  | November 1 In a landmark judgment, the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench (GHCKB) struck down sweeping excommunication orders issued by a village in Mokokchung, ruling that customary institutions cannot infringe upon constitutional guarantees of liberty, equality, and free…

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The Morung Express Center Current article 01 Nov 2026, 22:34 IST

Tradition Vs statute: HC distinguishes Putu Menden from Village Council in Nagaland

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