Meghalaya High Court
Date Of Decision: 18.03.2026 vs The State Of Meghalaya on 18 March, 2026
Author: W. Diengdoh
Bench: W. Diengdoh
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Serial No. 02
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
Crl.M.C. No. 31 of 2026
Date of Decision: 18.03.2026
Shri. Wanbha Bhoi,
Aged about 33 years,
Son of Biphis Bhoi,
Resident of Mukroh Village,
West Jaintia Hills District,
Meghalaya.
........... Applicant
-Vs-
1. The State of Meghalaya
Represented by the Secretary,
Government of Meghalaya,
Home (Police) Department,
West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya.
2. Mrs. X
............ Opposite Parties
Coram:
Hon'ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge
Hon'ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge
Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. E.G.S. War, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. R. Gurung, GA.
i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No
Law journals etc.:
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ii) Whether approved for publication
in press: Yes/No
Per W. Diengdoh, (J):
JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
1. Heard Ms. E.G.S. War, learned counsel for the applicant, who has
submitted that the applicant has preferred an appeal before this Court against
the impugned judgment dated 08.12.2025 and related order of sentence dated
10.12.2025 passed by the Court of the learned Sessions Judge, West Jaintia
Hills District, Jowai in Sessions Case No. 14 of 2020, wherein, he was directed
to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 10(ten) years with fine of ₹
5000/- (Rupees five thousand) only, and in default thereof, to undergo simple
imprisonment for 1(one) month for an offence punishable under Section
376(1) IPC.
2. However, while preferring an appeal, a delay of 31 days has
occurred, the reason being that the family members of the applicant are not
well-versed in law or is not made aware of his right to file appeal, and as such,
for such ignorance, the delay has accrued. It is therefore prayed that the delay
be condoned and the appeal be admitted.
3. Mr. R. Gurung, learned GA appearing for the State respondent has
no objection to the admission of the appeal.
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4. On consideration of the submission made, we are persuaded to allow
this application on being satisfied that the grounds cited for the delay contain
sufficient cause. Accordingly, the delay of 31 days in preferring the appeal is
hereby condoned.
5. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list it for admission on
25.03.2026.
6. Misc. Case disposed of.
(B. Bhattacharjee) (W. Diengdoh)
Judge Judge
Signature Not Verified 3
Digitally signed by
DARIKORDOR NARY
Date: 2026.03.18 19:01:29 IST