The President of the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association, KS Kynjing, has expressed serious displeasure over what he described as unilateral decisions taken by the association’s secretary, Kishore Ch Gautam, in matters concerning Meghalaya Advocate General Amit Kumar.
In a letter to Gautam, Kynjing objected to a communication sent to the Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), press statements and a joint meeting that resulted in a call to boycott courts and tribunals across Meghalaya from October 1.
Kynjing said the communication to the SCBA dated August 17 was sent without being placed before or discussed by the Executive Committee of the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association.
“Such an important matter, having a direct bearing upon the dignity, reputation and collective position of our Association, ought not to have been dealt with unilaterally by any office-bearer without prior consultation and authorisation of the Executive Committee,” he said.
He also objected to the language used in the communication, saying it did not reflect the “standards of civility, restraint and professional dignity” expected of members of the legal fraternity.
Kynjing further questioned the decision to hold a joint meeting of the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association and the Shillong Bar Association on September 30 without informing or consulting him or other executive members.