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Meghalaya High Court Rips State Over Illegal Detention of Foreigners
Meghalaya High Court slams officials for keeping foreign nationals jailed years after their sentences, demanding swift deportation and procedure reform.
Walrik Marak • 10 Oct 2026
CoMSO Demands Ousting of Meghalaya Advocate General Amit Kumar
The CoMSO is pressuring CM Conrad Sangma to fire Advocate General Amit Kumar, citing financial secrecy and a failure to appoint a qualified local lawyer.
NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026
Opposition Leader Targets Police Corruption and Legal Hiring Practices in Meghalaya
Mukul Sangma plans to challenge police-politician ties and outside legal hiring at the upcoming State Security Commission meeting.
NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026
Gauhati High Court Reserves Ruling on Nagaland University Professor Retirement
The Gauhati High Court weighs a professor's forced retirement challenge following a disciplinary probe into a violent campus incident.
Kiyeto Swu • 8 Oct 2026
Centre Tightens Rules on Elephant Transfers Following Assam-to-Tamil Nadu Controversy
The MoEFCC issued new elephant transfer rules after 53 groups demanded a probe into the movement of five young elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
KSU Issues Warning Over Detained Leader’s Failing Health
The Khasi Students' Union demands better care for detained vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet as his chronic health issues go untreated in custody.
NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026
Gauhati High Court Rules on IAS Harassment Case and Election Violence
The Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench issued rulings on an IAS harassment case, the Koridang bye-election violence, and a PWD pay dispute this week.
Naro Jamir • 4 Oct 2026
Tripura High Court Overturns Convictions of Five Men in Assault Case
The Tripura High Court acquitted five men of assault charges, ruling that trial evidence failed to prove their involvement in the 2021 incident.
Nihar Jamatia • 25 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Orders Release of Nigerian National from Shillong Jail
The Meghalaya High Court ordered the release of Godfrey Albert Decker from jail, ruling that he cannot be detained after serving his prison sentence.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
Witness Testifies in Zubeen Garg Death Case
Expatriate witness Abhimanyu Talukdar testified in Assam's fast-track court regarding events surrounding Zubeen Garg's death at a Singapore yacht party.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Sep 2026
KSU Slaps Police With Legal Notice Over Urkaliar Incident
The KSU served legal notice to two Shillong police officers after they allegedly linked the union to a recent vehicle checkpoint collision incident.
NEWire Desk • 22 Sep 2026
Seng Samla Hima Langrin Sets Six-Month Deadline for Road Repairs
Youth group Seng Samla Hima Langrin gives Meghalaya government six months to pave the Wahkaji-Phlangdiloin-Langpa road or face a court battle.
NEWire Desk • 21 Sep 2026
Nagaland Lok Adalats Resolve 977 Legal Disputes
The Nagaland Legal Services Authority settled 977 cases in 2026, totaling over Rs 9.8 crore in relief to help citizens access free legal representation.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026
Nagaland Bar Association Extends Boycott of Advocate General
The Nagaland Bar Association is sticking to its boycott of the Advocate General's court appearances after a formal vote by its executive committee.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026
Sikkim High Court Expands Climate Litigation Following Nepal Floods
Sikkim High Court names four new government bodies in a climate justice case after deadly floods in Nepal, setting an October hearing date.
Aiden Bhutia • 18 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
Manipur MP Akoijam Denies Sexual Harassment Claims
Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam dismissed sexual harassment allegations from JNU students, labeling the media coverage as unethical and illegal.
Ratan Singh • 14 Sep 2026
Naga Students Federation Defends Inner Line Permit Against Legal Challenges
The NSF insists the Inner Line Permit remains a vital regulatory tool for Nagaland, rejecting claims that it violates constitutional rights.
Kiyeto Swu • 14 Sep 2026
Nagaland Lok Adalat Settles 387 Cases Worth Over 5 Crore
The National Lok Adalat in Nagaland disposed of 387 cases on September 12, reaching settlements totaling more than 5.25 crore rupees across 11 districts.
Naro Jamir • 12 Sep 2026
NSLSA Launches Legal Clinic at KROS College in Kohima
NSLSA Member Secretary Neiko Akami opened a legal clinic at KROS College, warning students about drug laws and the POCSO Act to ensure justice.
Kiyeto Swu • 11 Sep 2026
