#Customary Law
Peren GB Association Backs Statutory Voting Rights in Village Councils
The Peren District GB Association insists Gaonburas retain their legal voting rights in village councils under the Nagaland Village Councils Act of 1978.
Naro Jamir • 10 Oct 2026
SAPO Denounces Forest Department Arrest of Porba Villager
The Secheku Area Public Organisation is fighting the detention of a villager accused of wildlife offenses after he posted animal photos online.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026
Tripura Tribal Chieftains Reschedule Law Codification Meeting
Tribal leaders in Tripura pushed a meeting with government officials to July 27 following state mourning for the late Director General of Police.
Nihar Jamatia • 21 Jul 2026
Garo Hills pressure groups demand GHADC reforms
Six Garo Hills groups push for separate tribal electoral rolls and the legal codification of customary laws in a new memorandum to the GHADC.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
Garo Hills Groups Press GHADC for Reform and Tribal Electoral Rolls
Civil society groups in Garo Hills are pushing the GHADC to adopt a tribal-only electoral roll and codify customary laws to protect local heritage.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
