The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has appointed Sishir Dutta as the state’s new Advocate General..The appointment comes in the wake of the controversy revolving around the removal of Speaker Nabam Rebia by the Gauhati High Court, and the imposition of President’s Rule, a matter that is pending before the Supreme Court of India..On February 1, the Governor had terminated the services of Ranji Thomas as Advocate General and RH Nabam as Additional Advocate General, in exercise of his powers under Article 165(3) of the Constitution..Dutta, who replaces Thomas as the state’s chief legal adviser, graduated from JB Law College in Gauhati, in 1981. After enrolling as an advocate the next year, he went on to specialize in civil and service matters..Speaking to Bar & Bench, he confirmed the appointment..“The appointment was made just yesterday. I will assume office from today.”.Anil Srivastav has been appointed Additional Advocate General–cum-Standing Counsel for Arunachal Pradesh in the Supreme Court.
The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has appointed Sishir Dutta as the state’s new Advocate General..The appointment comes in the wake of the controversy revolving around the removal of Speaker Nabam Rebia by the Gauhati High Court, and the imposition of President’s Rule, a matter that is pending before the Supreme Court of India..On February 1, the Governor had terminated the services of Ranji Thomas as Advocate General and RH Nabam as Additional Advocate General, in exercise of his powers under Article 165(3) of the Constitution..Dutta, who replaces Thomas as the state’s chief legal adviser, graduated from JB Law College in Gauhati, in 1981. After enrolling as an advocate the next year, he went on to specialize in civil and service matters..Speaking to Bar & Bench, he confirmed the appointment..“The appointment was made just yesterday. I will assume office from today.”.Anil Srivastav has been appointed Additional Advocate General–cum-Standing Counsel for Arunachal Pradesh in the Supreme Court.
