Meghalaya High Court
Shri. Romius Dkhar vs State Of Meghalaya Through on 1 April, 2026
Author: W. Diengdoh
Bench: W. Diengdoh
2026:MLHC:288-DB
Serial No. 07
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
Crl.M.C.No.44 of 2026 Date of Order: 01.04.2026
Shri. Romius Dkhar, Aged about 28 years
S/o (L) Michael Law
R/o Mowtyrshiah B Village,
Jowai West Jaintia Hills, District, Meghalaya
.....Applicant
-VERSUS-
State of Meghalaya through
Superintendent of Police
Jowai West Jaintia Hills, District, Meghalaya
.....Respondent
Coram:
Hon'ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge
Hon'ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge
Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Ms. S. Nongsiej, Legal Aid Counsel
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. R. Gurung, GA
i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No
Law journals etc.:
ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No
in press:
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Per W. Diengdoh, (J):
JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
1. Heard Ms. S. Nongsiej, learned Legal Aid Counsel, who has
submitted that the applicant has preferred an appeal before this Court,
against the impugned judgment dated 24.09.2025 and related order of
sentence dated 26.09.2025 passed by the Court of learned District and
Sessions Judge, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai in Sessions Case No.6
of 2022.
2. However, while preferring an appeal, a delay of 122 days has
occurred, the reason being that the applicant is a laborer and he and his
family could not afford to appoint a private counsel, as such, he could not
prefer an appeal within the statutory period. Thus, legal aid was sought
for, and accordingly, this application was processed through Legal Aid
Counsel. 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 prayer for condonation of delay.
4. On consideration of the submission made, we find that there are
good grounds for the appeal to be heard on merits. Accordingly, the delay
of 122 days in preferring the appeal is hereby condoned.
5. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list it for admission
after 1 (one) week.
6. Misc.Case disposed of.
(B. Bhattacharjee) (W. Diengdoh)
Judge Judge
Meghalaya
01.04.2026
"Shrity,PS"
Signature Not Verified
Digitally signed by SHRITY
CH MOMIN
Date: 2026.04.01 18:05:27 IST
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