#Lawyers

Shillong lawyers return to court but keep pressure on Advocate General

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

Meghalaya High Court Drops Contempt Case Against Striking Lawyers

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 Slaps Contempt Notices on 24 Striking Lawyers

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 Resume Strike Over Advocate General Dispute

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

Lawyers Press Meghalaya Government to Fire Advocate General

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

Kohima High Court Bar Backs NBA in Advocate General Dispute

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

Women Lawyers Demand Removal of Meghalaya Advocate General

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 end strike after government promises review

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 Government Vows To Resolve Lawyers' Strike Within A Week

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 extend court boycott after failed talks with government

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 launch indefinite strike to oust Advocate General

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