Meghalaya lawyers are back in court but continue their fight against Advocate General Amit Kumar over state hiring practices and new panel guidelines.
NEWire Desk • 16 Oct 2026
The Meghalaya High Court closed contempt proceedings against lawyers who boycotted court work after they issued apologies and pledged future compliance.
Walrik Marak • 16 Oct 2026
Meghalaya High Court issued contempt notices to 24 lawyers for a work strike demanding the Advocate General's removal, threatening further legal action.
NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026
Meghalaya lawyers will stop work starting Thursday to protest Advocate General Amit Kumar continuing to represent the state despite government promises.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Legal groups in Shillong are standing by their demand to remove Advocate General Amit Kumar following meetings with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma.
NEWire Desk • 22 Sep 2026
The Kohima High Court Bar Association is siding with the NBA, pushing to replace the State Advocate General following controversial court remarks.
Naro Jamir • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya lawyers are pushing for the Advocate General's removal, citing concerns over his remarks regarding the treatment of female attorneys.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Shillong lawyers resumed court duties on Thursday after Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong promised to review demands to remove the Advocate General.
Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026
Meghalaya ministers promise a solution to the ongoing lawyers' boycott within seven days after high-stakes meetings with the state bar associations.
Walrik Marak • 3 Sep 2026
Meghalaya lawyers are keeping up their strike after failing to secure the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar during talks with the Law Minister.
Walrik Marak • 2 Sep 2026
Meghalaya lawyers are boycotting courts indefinitely to force the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar over his remarks on judicial conduct.
Walrik Marak • 1 Sep 2026