The assertion got here after the 2 Meghalaya bar associations passed a joint decision on Thursday expelling Kumar from their rolls and calling for his removing as Advocate Common. The associations had taken exception to his alleged remarks that bar associations had failed to supply a secure atmosphere for ladies legal professionals.
The SCBA, nevertheless, mentioned the context wherein the remarks have been made wanted to be taken under consideration.
It famous that Kumar, whereas showing as Advocate Common, had knowledgeable the Meghalaya Excessive Court docket concerning the motion taken within the case and submitted that whereas the protection of members of the bar have to be protected, equal consideration have to be given to the protection and dignity of ladies advocates and regulation interns.
The SCBA mentioned that since these submissions have been made throughout judicial proceedings in a matter already earlier than the Meghalaya Excessive Court docket, looking for motion in opposition to the Advocate Common for these submissions was unwarranted.
