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Meghalaya Lawyers Rally to Demand Removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar
✍️ shillongtoday.com
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:26 AM
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Lawyers in Meghalaya staged a protest demanding the dismissal of Advocate General Amit Kumar, citing concerns over his conduct.
A group of practising lawyers in Meghalaya gathered on [date not specified] to press for the removal of the state's Advocate General, Amit Kumar. The protest, organized by the local bar association, took place outside the office of the Attorney General, where participants held placards and voiced grievances over Kumar's alleged misconduct.
Representatives of the lawyers' coalition said the demand stems from what they describe as a pattern of decisions that undermine the legal community's confidence in the office. They called for a transparent inquiry and urged the state government to act swiftly.
The state administration has not yet issued a formal response. Officials indicated that any action regarding the Advocate General's tenure would follow due legal procedures and a review of the allegations raised by the bar.
The demonstration remained peaceful, with no reports of arrests or clashes. Observers noted that the protest reflects broader tensions within Meghalaya's legal fraternity over recent policy decisions.
Further updates are expected as the matter progresses through the appropriate legal and administrative channels.
Representatives of the lawyers' coalition said the demand stems from what they describe as a pattern of decisions that undermine the legal community's confidence in the office. They called for a transparent inquiry and urged the state government to act swiftly.
The state administration has not yet issued a formal response. Officials indicated that any action regarding the Advocate General's tenure would follow due legal procedures and a review of the allegations raised by the bar.
The demonstration remained peaceful, with no reports of arrests or clashes. Observers noted that the protest reflects broader tensions within Meghalaya's legal fraternity over recent policy decisions.
Further updates are expected as the matter progresses through the appropriate legal and administrative channels.