Nagaland government lawyers reject NBA boycott, deem AG appointment constitutional

Nagaland's government lawyers publicly rejected the Nagaland Bar Association's decision to boycott the recent appointment of the state's Attorney General. In a statement, the legal team argued that the appointment process adhered to constitutional provisions and that there was no legal basis for the association's protest.

The Bar Association had announced a boycott, alleging procedural irregularities and questioning the legitimacy of the appointment. However, the government lawyers countered that the selection followed the guidelines laid down in the Constitution of India, particularly those pertaining to the appointment of legal officers at the state level.

Legal experts consulted by the outlet noted that while professional bodies can raise concerns, any challenge to the appointment must be grounded in clear statutory violations, which, according to the government lawyers, are absent in this case.

The dispute underscores ongoing tensions between the state's legal establishment and the Bar Association, but officials emphasized that the Attorney General will assume duties without further delay.