#Law
High Court Rebukes East Khasi Hills Admin Over Mawkhar Church Restrictions
The Meghalaya High Court struck down administrative orders that restricted religious rites at Mawkhar Presbyterian Church, citing executive overreach.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
NRC Manipur Debates Pre-Statehood Laws on 31st Anniversary
The National Research Centre in Manipur marked its 31st anniversary with an expert forum regarding the impact of pre-statehood legislation.
Ranjana Devi • 15 Sep 2026
Manipur People's Party demands end to Kuki militant ceasefire
The Manipur People's Party wants the government to cancel its ceasefire pact with Kuki armed groups and treat all local village guards fairly.
Ratan Singh • 15 Sep 2026
Tripura High Court Orders State to Activate Fee Regulatory Body
Tripura High Court orders the state to form a technical fee committee within one month, while denying pay to a retired judge who did no actual work.
Nihar Jamatia • 13 Sep 2026
Manipur Lok Adalat Settles 404 Cases Worth Over 5 Crore
Manipur's third National Lok Adalat resolved 404 disputes Saturday, securing over 5 crore in settlements to clear court backlogs.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 13 Sep 2026
National Lok Adalat Resolves 500 Legal Disputes in Meghalaya
The National Lok Adalat settled 500 cases across Meghalaya on September 12, recovering Rs 2.97 crore to help clear backlogged court dockets.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
Nagaland Bar Association Rejects Government Panel on Advocate General Appointment
The Nagaland Bar Association pushes back against government lawyers, demanding a local Advocate General and condemning recent public insults.
Naro Jamir • 12 Sep 2026
Court Orders CID Probe Into Zubeen Garg Case Leak
Assam court orders CID probe into witness statement leak and sanctions Baksa jail chief for documentation errors in the Zubeen Garg death trial.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Sep 2026
Longleng Schools Tackle Gender-Based Violence
Nearly 800 students and staff attended a Longleng sensitization program on school-related gender-based violence and legal protection mechanisms.
Kiyeto Swu • 11 Sep 2026
Dimapur Business Group Challenges Ward 20 Union Ban
The Business Owners Forum is fighting a resolution by the United Colony Council that attempts to ban business associations in Ward 20, Dimapur.
Naro Jamir • 11 Sep 2026
High Court Dismisses Meghalaya College Teachers Provident Fund Dispute
Meghalaya High Court has closed a long-running legal battle over teacher provident funds, ruling the state met its core obligations under the 1969 Act.
NEWire Desk • 11 Sep 2026
Tripura High Court Overturns Magistrate Order Under New Criminal Law
The Tripura High Court voided a magistrate's order for ignoring new procedural rules that require hearing the accused before taking cognisance.
Nihar Jamatia • 9 Sep 2026
Global Naga Forum demands review of police case against educator Ambrose D Kamei
The Global Naga Forum asks Manipur leaders to intervene in the criminal case filed against educator and musician Ambrose D Kamei for his social media posts.
Naro Jamir • 9 Sep 2026
Helen Dawngliani Appointed as Gauhati High Court Judge
Mizoram judicial officer Helen Dawngliani becomes the second Mizo woman appointed as a judge to the Gauhati High Court following government approval.
Ethan Ralte • 9 Sep 2026
NEHU Hiring Five Guest Law Faculty in Shillong
North-Eastern Hill University seeks five guest law lecturers for 2026. Interested candidates must submit applications online by September 15.
NEWire Desk • 8 Sep 2026
National Law University Meghalaya hosts POCSO Act implementation debate
Experts and students gathered at NLUM to address critical challenges in reporting and investigating child sexual abuse cases under the POCSO Act.
NEWire Desk • 8 Sep 2026
Supreme Court Halts Teacher Appointments Under Assam Provincialisation Scheme
The Supreme Court has barred Assam from appointing or absorbing teachers under its provincialisation scheme pending a constitutional validity challenge.
Timungpi Terang • 8 Sep 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Fresh Review for Seven Long-Term Convicts
The Tripura High Court overturned a committee's decision to deny early release for seven convicts, ordering a new review based on current state protocols.
Ayan Debbarma • 7 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Women Lawyers Demand Advocate General Ouster
Meghalaya women lawyers petitioned the Governor to remove Advocate General Amit Kumar over allegations of nepotism and insulting professional conduct.
NEWire Desk • 6 Sep 2026
Tripura High Court Orders New Structural Audit After NIT Agartala Refusal
The Tripura High Court tapped TIT after NIT Agartala refused to audit a disputed building, citing academic schedules. The report is due by October 7.
Ayan Debbarma • 4 Sep 2026
