Meghalaya High Court
Dr. Khrawburom Iawkoh vs Page 1 Of 4 on 25 February, 2026
Author: H. S. Thangkhiew
Bench: H. S. Thangkhiew
2026:MLHC:115
Serial No. 02
Supplementary List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
WP(C) No. 78 of 2026
Date of Decision: 25.02.2026
1. Dr. Khrawburom Iawkoh,
S/o (L) E. Khongstai,
R/o Nongskhen Village,
P.O. & P.S. Pynursla,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110
2. Shri Banshan lang Sutnga,
S/o (L) D. Iawram,
R/o Nongskhen Village, Raid Nongshken,
P.O. & P.S. Pynursla,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110
3. Shri Draskan Dura,
S/o (L) K. Iawram,
R/o Mawdang Village, Raid Nongshken,
P.O. & P.S. Pynursla,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110
4. Shri Present Massar,
S/o (L) P. Shullai,
R/o Korblang Village, Raid Nongshken,
P.O. & P.S. Pynursla,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110
5. Shri Aldrin Samiam,
S/o (L) K. Diengdoh,
R/o Mairlynnai Wahsherkhmut Village,
Raid Nongshken, P.O. & P.S. Pynursla,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110
... Petitioner(s)
Versus
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1. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC)
Represented by the Secretary to the Executive Committee,
Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
2. Executive Member, In-Charge Elaka,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
3. Syiem of Hima Khyrim,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
4. Lyngdoh/Basan,
Raid Mawlieh Khyrim Syiemship.
5. Shri Sukher Nongrum,
Suspended Sordar, Raid Nongshken,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
... Respondent(s)
Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge
Appearance:
For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. P. Yobin, Adv. with
Mr. K.V. Kharlyngdoh, Adv.
Mr. W. Dkhar, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. T.T. Diengdoh, Sr. Adv. with
Mr. C.C.T. Sangma, Adv. (For R 1&2)
i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No
Law journals etc:
ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No
in press:
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JUDGMENT AND ORDER
1. The petitioners herein who are stated to be the members of the
Executive Committee of the Shnat Raid Nongshken are before this Court
being aggrieved at the non-disposal of their representations dated
19.01.2026 and 11.02.2026, filed before the respondents Nos. 2 & 3, with
regard to the matter concerning the office of the Sordar Shnat Raid
Nongshken.
2. It has been submitted by Mr. P. Yobin, learned counsel for the
petitioners that respondent No. 5, though suspended by the Lyngdoh of
Raid Nongshken, had continued to function, and the same has led to
difficulties within the Shnat Raid itself, for which representations have
been filed. He further submits that to the representations, it appears that
the Executive Committee, District Council has issued a show cause notice
to the respondent No. 5, a copy of which has just been obtained.
Notwithstanding this fact he submits, the respondents may be directed to
dispose of the matter concerning the office of the Shnat Raid Nongshken,
within a time frame.
3. Mr. T.T. Diengdoh, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr.
C.C.T Sangma, learned counsel for the respondent District Council has
submitted that the writ petition has become infructuous, and further that
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the matter concerning the office of the Shnat Raid Nongshken is also
seized by the Executive Committee, inasmuch as, against the said
suspension, a stay order is operating. He therefore, submits that nothing
remains for consideration before this Court, and the respondents Nos. 2 &
3, shall deal with the matter in accordance with law.
4. In view of the submissions and circumstances of the case,
issuance of notice to the other respondents Nos. 3, 4 & 5, is not deemed
necessary, and the instant writ petition is disposed of at the motion stage
itself, by directing that the 2(two) representations concerning the office of
the Sordar Shnat Raid Nongshken be disposed of expeditiously, preferably
within a period of 2(two) months.
5. In the meantime, status quo shall be maintained, till further
orders are passed by the respondent No. 2.
6. The matter stands closed and is accordingly disposed of.
JUDGE
Meghalaya
25.02.2026
“V. Lyndem-PS”
Signature Not Verified Page 4 of 4
Digitally signed by
VALENTINO LYNDEM
Date: 2026.02.25 18:46:06 IST
