28.04.2026 vs Union Of India Represented By on 28 April, 2026

Meghalaya High Court

Date Of Decision: 28.04.2026 vs Union Of India Represented By on 28 April, 2026

Author: H. S. Thangkhiew

Bench: H. S. Thangkhiew

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Serial No. 16
Regular List
                     HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
                           AT SHILLONG

WP(C) No. 151 of 2026
                                           Date of Decision: 28.04.2026

Shrutilekha Barman, aged about 36 years,
D/o Late Mukunda Barman,
R/o Village Japarkuchi, Mamat Nagar, Terechia,
P.O. Terechia, Dist: Nalbari, Assam-781334
                                                      .... Petitioner(s)
       Versus

1. Union of India represented by
   The Secretary, (Higher Education) to the Ministry of Education,
   Government of India, New Delhi

2. The North Eastern Hill University represented by
   The Registrar, NEHU, Mawkynroh, Umshing,
   Shillong, Meghalaya, Pin-793022.

3. The Vice Chancellor,
   North Eastern Hill University,
   Shillong, Pin-793022

4. The Dean of School of Social Sciences, NEHU
   School of Social Sciences, North Eastern Hill University,
   Shillong, Pin-793022

5. The Head of the Department, Department of Political Science,
   North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Pin-793022

6. The University Grants Commission, represented by
   The Chairman, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
   New Delhi-110002                         ... Respondent(s)

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Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge

Appearance:

For the Petitioner(s) : Ms. B. Saikia, Adv. with
Mr. M. Bora, Adv.

For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S. Sen, Adv. with
Ms. S. Challam, Adv. (For R 2-5)
Ms. M. Surong, Adv. (For R 6)

i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No
Law journals etc:

ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No
in press:

(ORAL)

1. Mr. S. Sen, learned counsel for the respondent University

submits that the time for completion of PhD, has since been extended.

2. Ms. B. Saikia, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that

in view of the Notification dated 23.04.2026, the matter has been rendered

infructuous.

3. Accordingly, the matter stands closed and disposed of, on

being infructuous.

JUDGE
Meghalaya
28.04.2026
“V. Lyndem-PS”

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Digitally signed by
VALENTINO LYNDEM
Date: 2026.04.28 18:17:55 IST