27.04.2026 vs State Of Meghalaya Represented By Its on 27 April, 2026

Meghalaya High Court

Date Of Decision: 27.04.2026 vs State Of Meghalaya Represented By Its on 27 April, 2026

Author: W. Diengdoh

Bench: W. Diengdoh

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     Serial No. 03
     Regular List



                          HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
                              AT SHILLONG

Crl.M.C. No. 75 of 2026
                                                         Date of Decision: 27.04.2026
Shri. Wilason S. Sangma @ Winnerson S. Sangma,
Son of Shri. M. Marak,
Resident of Sawnombor, Borsora Village,
P.S Ranikor,
District South West Khasi Hills,
Meghalaya.
                                              ........ Applicant/Convict
                                      - Vs-

State of Meghalaya represented by its
Secretary, Home (Police) Department,
Meghalaya.
                                                           ......... Opposite Party
Coram:
                 Hon'ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge

Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Appellant(s)   :           Ms. D. Pohsnem, Adv. vice
                                              Mr. M.F. Qureshi, Legal Aid Counsel.

For the Respondent(s)             :           Mr. Atiar. S. Dey, GA.
i)       Whether approved for reporting in                       Yes/No
         Law journals etc.:

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



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                    JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

1. Heard Ms. D. Pohsnem, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr.

M.F. Qureshi, learned Legal Aid Counsel for the applicant, who has submitted

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that the applicant has filed an appeal before this Court, being aggrieved and

dissatisfied by the impugned judgment and related order of sentence dated

30.01.2026 passed by the Court of the learned Sessions Judge/Addl. DC (J),

South West Khasi Hills District, Mawkyrwat in Sessions Case No. 3 of 2024

under Section 376/511/354/323/307 IPC.

2. However, while preferring an appeal, a delay of 23 days has

occurred, due to circumstances which is beyond the control of the applicant,

since his family members are not aware of his legal rights to file appeal or to

engage a private counsel. As such, he could not prefer an appeal within the

prescribed period of limitation. Thereafter, legal aid was sought for, and

accordingly, this application was processed through a Legal Aid Counsel. It is

therefore prayed that the delay be condoned and the appeal be admitted.

3. Mr. Atiar. S. Dey, learned GA appearing for the State respondent has

no objection to the prayer for condonation of the delay.

4. On consideration of the submission made, this Court is inclined to

allow this application on being satisfied that the grounds cited for the delay

contain sufficient cause. Accordingly, the delay of 23 days in preferring the

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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.

Judge

Signature Not Verified 3
Digitally signed by
DARIKORDOR NARY
Date: 2026.04.27 19:01:16 IST