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Meghalaya AG Refuses Removal After Expulsion from Bar Rolls
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 07:33 PM
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Meghalaya's Advocate General has been expelled from the state bar rolls, but he insists he cannot be removed from his position. The move follows disciplinary action by the Bar Council, which the AG disputes.
The Advocate General of Meghalaya was expelled from the state bar rolls after a decision by the Bar Council of Meghalaya. The council cited disciplinary reasons for the expulsion, a move that has sparked controversy in the legal community.
In a statement released to the press, the AG declared that he could not be removed from his office, arguing that the expulsion does not affect his constitutional appointment. He maintains that the decision is politically motivated and seeks a review by the Supreme Court.
The Bar Council has not yet announced a formal hearing, but it has indicated that it will pursue the matter through the judicial system. Legal experts note that expulsion from the bar does not automatically strip a public office holder of their duties, though it can undermine public confidence.
The incident has drawn attention to the relationship between state legal authorities and the bar regulatory body. Observers are watching closely to see whether the AG will retain his position while the dispute unfolds.
In a statement released to the press, the AG declared that he could not be removed from his office, arguing that the expulsion does not affect his constitutional appointment. He maintains that the decision is politically motivated and seeks a review by the Supreme Court.
The Bar Council has not yet announced a formal hearing, but it has indicated that it will pursue the matter through the judicial system. Legal experts note that expulsion from the bar does not automatically strip a public office holder of their duties, though it can undermine public confidence.
The incident has drawn attention to the relationship between state legal authorities and the bar regulatory body. Observers are watching closely to see whether the AG will retain his position while the dispute unfolds.