2024:MLHC:1094-DB
Serial No.01
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
MC(WA). No. 77 of 2024
Date of Order: 28.11.2024
Lalrinmawia Ralte son of (L)
Zaisoma Ralte, resident of Madanrting,
Mawblei, Block-B, East Khasi Hills
District, Meghalaya.
...Applicant
-Versus-
1. The State of Meghalaya, represented by
the Chief Secretary, Government of
Meghalaya, Shillong.
2. The Under Secretary to the Government
of Meghalaya, Home (Police) Department,
Meghalaya, Shillong.
3. The Commandant,
1st Battalion, Meghalaya Police,
Mawiong, Shillong.
…Respondents
Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge
Hon’ble Mr. Justice B.Bhattacharjee, Judge
Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.A.Sheikh, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr.N.D.Chullai, AAG with
Mr. E.R.Chyne, GA.
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1. Heard Mr. S.A.Sheikh, learned counsel for the applicant.
2. Issue notice.
3. Mr. N.D.Chullai, learned AAG assisted by Mr. E.R.Chyne, learned GA
is present and accepts notice on behalf of all the respondents, so no further
notice is required.
4. This application seeks condonation of 94 days in preferring the instant
writ appeal.
5. Mr. S.A.Sheikh, learned counsel submits that the delay in filing the
appeal was due to the ill health of his mother, with which he was preoccupied.
He prays that the delay be condoned and the appeal be admitted for
consideration.
6. Mr. N.D.Chullai, learned AAG though voicing his objections with
regard to the sketchy details contained in the application for condonation,
however, submits that as the delay is not substantial, he has no objection.
7. Accordingly, in the interest of justice, delay is condoned and the appeal
shall come up for admission hearing after winter vacations.
8. Misc. case accordingly stands disposed of.
(B.Bhattacharjeee) (H.S.Thangkhiew)
Judge Judge
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Signature Not Verified
Digitally signed by
SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA
RYNJAH
Date: 2024.11.28 18:00:01 IST