SHILLONG, AUG 2: A day ahead of her retirement Meghalaya high court chief justice T Meena Kumari underscored the need for correct interpretation of the state’s customary laws.
Kumari said that as Meghalaya follows matrilineal system and also falls under the Sixth schedule of the Indian constitution it therefore becomes important to interpret the customary laws of the land correctly.
At a farewell function in her honour on Friday Kumari informed that the Sixth Schedule is an important provision laid down for the protection of the minority communities.
Justice TMK Singh will take temporary charge as Meghalaya high court acting chief Justice until a regular chief justice is appointed
Kumari said the Sixth schedule is there for the protection of the interests of tribal population and felt there might be occasion when these laws will be misinterpreted and, therefore, work against the overall interests of tribal people.
Kumari also said the newly created Meghalaya high court need more manpower and infrastructure:-By Our Reporter
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