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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
Nagaland Law Officers Slam Bar Association Over Advocate General Dispute
State government lawyers rejected the Nagaland Bar Association's demand to remove Advocate General K N Balgopal, calling the move unconstitutional.
Naro Jamir • 8 Sep 2026
Standoff intensifies between Meghalaya lawyers and Advocate General
Meghalaya lawyers are demanding the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar following a heated courtroom dispute over professional conduct.
NEWire Desk • 4 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
Dimapur and Mokokchung courts convict food business operators for safety violations
Courts in Dimapur and Mokokchung handed out fines and jail time to food business operators for violating the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Naro Jamir • 31 Aug 2026
Lawyers Urge Meghalaya Governor to Fire Advocate General
Meghalaya lawyers met the Governor to demand Advocate General Amit Kumar's removal, rejecting claims that the dispute is tied to pending court cases.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Assam Court Hands Down Life Sentence for 2016 Kidnapping and Assault
A Goalpara court sentenced Din Islam to life imprisonment for the 2016 kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor girl after a decade-long legal process.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Aug 2026
Nagaland Government Moves to Resolve RMSA Teacher Pay Dispute
Nagaland officials committed to cabinet action on RMSA pay while the High Court issued rulings on employee regularisation and pension disputes.
Naro Jamir • 23 Aug 2026
Manipur Lawyers Urge Protesters to Spare Courts
The All Manipur Bar Association wants the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation to exempt the judiciary from ongoing protest actions.
Ratan Singh • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Update: Secretariat Build Ahead of Schedule as Local Agencies Launch Key Drives
The Meghalaya Secretariat project eyes a 2027 finish as the state tackles cable clutter, fishery protections, and prosecutor training across the region.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Immediate Child Care Leave for Teacher
The Tripura High Court ordered the state to grant a teacher one year of child care leave, striking down restrictive departmental policies.
Ayan Debbarma • 20 Aug 2026
Dibrugarh School Crisis Sparks Inquiry and Court Freeze
Dibrugarh authorities are investigating the Marwari Education Foundation as a court blocks funds amid allegations of fraud and leadership resignations.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Aug 2026
Gauhati High Court Delays Nagaland Indigenous Certificate Hearing
The Gauhati High Court pushed back the hearing on Nagaland's indigenous inhabitant certificates to August 19, awaiting a state affidavit.
Naro Jamir • 14 Aug 2026
Nagaland Legal Services Tackles Backlog with Mediation Training
Nagaland legal authorities are training community mediators to manage over 4,600 pending court cases and a rising number of drug-related crimes.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bar Associations Demand Advocate General Sacking
Meghalaya lawyers issued a one-week ultimatum to the Chief Minister to fire Advocate General Amit Kumar over allegations of defamation and cronyism.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Orders Federal Agencies to Address Stray Dog Menace
Meghalaya High Court has added federal agencies to a stray dog case, demanding compliance with Supreme Court orders to manage animal populations.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Nagaland Legal Authorities Release 12 Prisoners
Nagaland legal authorities secured the release of 12 prisoners following quarterly review meetings held across the state to evaluate inmate status.
Kiyeto Swu • 31 Jul 2026
Manipur High Court Blocks Waqf Board Formation
The Manipur High Court has barred the state from finalizing the Waqf Board's constitution without judicial approval amid a legal challenge over membership.
Diana Moirangthem • 30 Jul 2026
CJP Demands Release of Protesters in Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar
The Cockroach Janta Party calls for the release of arrested protesters and withdrawal of FIRs, citing broken government promises in three states.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
NGT Shuts Down Nalbari Brick Kiln and Stone Crusher Over Environment Violations
The NGT has ordered a Nalbari brick kiln and stone crusher to stop operations until they secure mandatory environmental clearances and legal permits.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
