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Meghalaya lawyers start court boycott over Attorney General dispute
✍️ Highland Post
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM
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The Meghalaya Bar Association announced a statewide court boycott effective today, protesting a row with the Attorney General.
The Meghalaya Bar Association has declared that its members will refrain from appearing in any court across the state starting today, citing a dispute with the Attorney General. The move marks a significant escalation in tensions between the legal fraternity and the state's top law officer.
While the exact cause of the disagreement has not been detailed publicly, the bar’s decision underscores growing frustration within the legal community over the issue. Lawyers across Meghalaya are expected to honor the boycott, which could delay hearings and affect pending cases.
State authorities have appealed for calm and urged both sides to resolve the matter through dialogue, warning that prolonged disruption could hamper the administration of justice. The boycott is set to continue until a satisfactory resolution is reached.
While the exact cause of the disagreement has not been detailed publicly, the bar’s decision underscores growing frustration within the legal community over the issue. Lawyers across Meghalaya are expected to honor the boycott, which could delay hearings and affect pending cases.
State authorities have appealed for calm and urged both sides to resolve the matter through dialogue, warning that prolonged disruption could hamper the administration of justice. The boycott is set to continue until a satisfactory resolution is reached.