Meghalaya High Court
Smti. Rihuncy Swer vs Khasi Hills Autonomous District … on 20 March, 2026
Author: H.S.Thangkhiew
Bench: H.S.Thangkhiew
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Serial No.12
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
CRP. No. 3 of 2026
Date of Decision: 20.03.2026
1. Smti. Rihuncy Swer
W/o (L) Alban Khonglah
R/o Laban Stramlet Road
East Khasi Hills District
Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. Smti. Vanessa K. Swer
D/o (L) Alban Khonglah
R/o Laban Stramlet Road
East Khasi Hills District,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
...Petitioners
-Versus-
1. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Court,
Shillong, represented by the Secretary of the
Executive Committee, KHADC, Shillong.
2. Smti. Payal Khonglah
D/o Smti. Dlissibon Khonglah
R/o Pine Mount Ridge, European Ward,
East Khasi Hills District, Shillong.
3. Smti. Binora Sohkhlet
D/o (L) M. Khonglah
R/o Pine Mount Ridge, European Ward,
East Khasi Hills District, Shillong.
...Respondents
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Coram:
Hon'ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge
Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : In person
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. M.A.Laitmon, Adv. for R 1.
Mr. S.K.Nongrum, Adv. for R 2.
Mr. B.A.Wanswett, Adv. for R 3.
i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No
Law journals etc:
ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No
in press:
JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
1. This is an application under section 24(5) of the CPC for transfer of
Title Suit No. 47 of 2024, from the Court of Shri. A.E.Gatphoh, Subordinate
District Council Court, Shillong, to the Court of the Assistant to Deputy
Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, Shillong.
2. The petitioner in person, has submitted that the transfer is sought in
view of the fact that the matters which are substantial in issue in the suit
sought to be transferred are also in issue in the Court of the Assistant to
Deputy Commissioner, Shri. D.K.K.Mihsill, in Title Suit No. 8 of 2025 and
Title Suit No. 16 of 2024. She submits that for ease of adjudication, the
transfer has been sought.
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3. Ms. S.K.Nongrum, learned counsel for the respondent No. 2, who is
the defendant in Title Suit. No. 47 of 2024, has no objections to the said
transfer.
4. Mr. B.A.Wanswett, learned counsel for the respondent No. 3, who is
also a party in the proceedings also has no objections.
5. Accordingly, the prayer of the petitioner in person is allowed and Title
Suit. No. 47 of 2024, pending in the Court of Shri. A.E.Gatphoh,
Subordinate District Council Court, Shillong, shall stand transferred to the
Court of Shri. D.K.K. Mihsill, Assistant to Deputy Commissioner, Shillong,
to be tagged together with Title Suit. No. 8 of 2025 and Title Suit No. 16 of
2024, pending before that Court.
6. With regard to the other prayer made by the petitioner in person, the
same is not considered by this Court as the relief prayed for should be made
before the Trial Court itself.
7. As ordered above, matter stands closed and disposed of.
Judge
Signature Not Verified 3
Digitally signed by
SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA
RYNJAH
Date: 2026.03.20 17:06:15 IST
