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Boundary disputes are sui-generis in the sense that it differs from other type of conventional disputes, such as national or international boundary disputes. In north-east India, in general, the boundary disputes are seen seldom. But with respect to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh it is seen more often because both States share many areas which have not been demarcated properly till date. The ins and outs of their boundary are still banal. The issue needs mediocrity to relegate the further traction. The need for demarcation of boundary became inexorable after Arunachal Pradesh got complete statehood. Boundary dispute can be studied in various perspectives, such as political, economic, demographic as well as geographical perspective. These perspectives/approaches can irradiate the person from different angles. The boundary dispute is classified into inter-state boundary dispute and intra-state boundary dispute. This exploratory study presents a comprehensive and conspicuous understanding of the boundary dispute as it covers the era of the Ahom period till present. The study follows the collection of data by stratified sampling method to substantiate the cause of delimitation between both the states. The result shows that there are good relations between the two in the form of trade and commerce as well as interchange of services. The only con is the feeling of hatred and relative deprivation that too by some sections. Further, the lackadaisical attitudes of some prerogatives give the sense of fallacy among people which further exacerbate the circumstance. This paper attempts to understand and analyze all the factors related to the boundary dispute and the ways to maintain peace and cordial relation between both the states, and thereby attenuate the pessimistic attitudes of the people of both the sides.