#Law

Inside the Juvenile Justice System in Nagaland

Nagaland's juvenile justice system provides institutional care for minors, but experts warn of critical gaps in rehabilitation and community support.

Naro Jamir • 4 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Advocate General Amit Kumar Denies Abuse of Power

Meghalaya AG Amit Kumar refutes abuse of power claims, clarifies High Court remarks, and defends his use of outside legal counsel in government matters.

NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026

Meghalaya High Court Chief Justice Calls for Juvenile Justice Reform

Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere demands a shift toward restorative justice, marking a decade of the Juvenile Justice Act in Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026

Mizoram Enforces Mandatory Divorce Certificates for Remarriage

Mizoram now requires a court-issued divorce certificate for all remarriages, with violators facing up to ten years in prison under new state laws.

Chawngthu Fanai • 3 Sep 2026

High Court to Review Decade of Juvenile Justice Act

The Meghalaya High Court and Social Welfare department gather tomorrow to assess ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 at a state level meeting.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Assam Police Academy Now Trains Forces Nationwide

Assam's Lachit Barphukan Police Academy is now a national training hub. Officials are gathering there to tackle drug crimes and safety issues.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Sep 2026

Witness Testifies in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Parikshit Sharma testifies in court regarding the 2025 yacht death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. His account provides key details on the incident.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Sep 2026

Meghalaya BJP Demands Local Lawyer for Advocate General Post

Meghalaya BJP spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang urged the state to hire a local Advocate General, warning that the ongoing lawyers' boycott harms litigants.

NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026

Assam Challenges Reduced Sentence in Dr. Deben Dutta Murder Case

Assam fights to restore a murder conviction after the High Court reduced a death sentence to life imprisonment in the 2019 Dr. Deben Dutta killing.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Sep 2026

Nagaland Bar Association demands local Advocate General appointment

The Nagaland Bar Association gave the state government a September 13 deadline to appoint a local Advocate General and finish the High Court project.

Kiyeto Swu • 31 Aug 2026

Odisha Government to Garnish Salaries of Employees Ignoring Alimony Orders

Odisha will deduct court-ordered alimony from state employees' paychecks after mounting grievances from neglected families.

NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026

Manipur Youth Group Addresses Growing Enforced Disappearance Crisis

The Manipur International Youth Centre marked International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances to highlight ongoing rights concerns.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 30 Aug 2026

Tripura Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Minor Sexual Assault

A North Tripura court handed Uday Kumar Reang 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the sexual assault of a minor in a landmark POCSO case.

Ayan Debbarma • 29 Aug 2026

Meghalaya lawyers march against Advocate General Amit Kumar

Over 1,000 lawyers across Meghalaya staged protests demanding the immediate removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar over his conduct and hiring practices.

NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026

Tripura High Court Orders T-TET Mark Adjustment for Nine Candidates

The Tripura High Court ordered officials to award an extra mark to nine T-TET candidates after a dispute over a faulty 2024 exam answer key.

Nihar Jamatia • 25 Aug 2026

Sikkim Rights Commission Faces Scrutiny Over Tiny Caseload

Sikkim’s Human Rights Commission reports almost no cases annually, sparking concerns that citizens do not know how to report potential rights violations.

Riya Lepcha • 25 Aug 2026

Conrad Sangma Defends Advocate General Amid Removal Calls

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is backing Advocate General Amit Kumar despite local bar associations demanding his immediate removal.

NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026

Meghalaya High Court Slams Sluggish Probe Into August 19 Violence

Meghalaya judges demand case diaries after condemning slow police progress in the August 19 city violence investigation.