Members of HCBA during annual general meeting held in Kohima on September 15. (Morung Photo)
High Court Bar Association Kohima annual general meeting held
Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 15
Additional Advocate General of Nagaland, Imti Imsong on Monday called upon the legal fraternity to act with integrity and uphold reputation.
Addressing the annual general meeting of the High Court Bar Association (HCBA) Kohima here at Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court, he also asked the legal practitioners to desist from indulging in illegal activities in whatever circumstances.
Asking the juniors to respect seniors, Imsong said “By respecting senior, you don’t loss anything; rather you gain something out of it.” Further, he challenged the legal fraternity to equip with legal technology to prosper in their dealings.
HCBA President, CT Jamir said that the Association has been demanding for quite some time to have a separate High Court for the state of Nagaland. “We have also been demanding for appointment of judges from the State because there are so many capable advocates who can be considered for appointment as judges,” he said.
He said that the Gauhati High Court is the common High Court for four states, i.e. Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. “Assam has got the maximum number of judges. From Mizoram, there are three judges, two from Arunachal Pradesh but there is only one judge from Nagaland at present,” he highlighted. Jamir emphasised that there are so many lawyers from Nagaland who can be considered for appointment of judges.
Touching on designation of the senior advocates, Jamir said “So far, there has been a very limited designation of senior advocates.”
He recalled that during the last visit of the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court to Kohima, the Association had submitted a representation to him to consider the appointment of judges from the state of Nagaland and the designation of senior advocates from the state.
Stating that the new High Court building is now almost completed, Jamir said “Only some quarters are yet to be completed. Very soon, we will be shifting to the new High Court site.”
The Association has appraised the Chief Justice to pay attention for shifting of this High Court to the new site.
Meanwhile, Jamir requested the members of the bar to be diligent and vigilant for improvement and the growth of the Association. “Let us unite together and work together for upliftment and welfare of the High Court Bar Association,” he added.
Meanwhile, the incumbent HCBA team have retained for further tenure 2025-2028 except vice president Elivil Zao replaced by Anguto Sophie. This was announced by Apok Pongener, chairman Election Commission and the House approved the same accordingly.
Earlier, N. Mozhui highlighted the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme and the House resolved to hold a seminar on the related scheme by November this year. HCBA Secretary Joshua Sheqi read out the annual report while Pfosekho Pfotte and Toshi O. Longkumer presented Property Committee report and Audit Report respectively.
