STATE OF ASSAM vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court dismissed Interlocutory Application No.19 of 2010 in Original Suit No.2 of 1988 and emphasized the need for mediation to resolve the boundary dispute between the State of Assam and the State of Nagaland, which arose from the creation of Nagaland in 1962. The Court appointed two senior advocates as co-mediators and outlined the mediation process, including preliminary meetings with the Chief Secretaries of both states. The Court clarified that this mediation will not interfere with ongoing proceedings before the Local Commission, where Nagaland is required to file evidence promptly.