1 Serial No. 10 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)] No. 161 of 2023 in WP(C) No. 225 of 2023 Date of Decision: 22.07.2026 1. Shri. Pranstarmi Lamare S/o - Smti. E. Lamare R/o – Nongthymmai Pohktieh, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya-793014. 2. Shri. Shiningstar Kharryngki S/o-Smti. I. Kharryngki R/o- Mawlai, Nongkwar East, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- 793017. 3. Shri. Ricofermi Kshiar S/o-Shri. Joyningstar Kharsyntiew R/o - 52 Sadew, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- 793009. 4. Shri. Nangsan R Kharshandi S/o- Shri. E. Rynjah C/o- Shimtimon Kharshandi, Saiden Mawdaron, Sohlaitthymmai, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya – 793102. 5. Shri. Fairdy B Kharsahnoh S/o- Shri. B. Tron R/o- HN-129, Nongumlong, Upper Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya – 793005. 6. Smti. Diamond Ryndong S/o- (L) P. Warlarpih R/o- 43, Near JJ Cable, Umpling Dong Umbah, Rynjah, Shillong, East Khasi, Meghalaya-793006. 7. Shri. Nickystar Nongrang S/o- (L) D. Kurbah R/o- Near Presbetarian Church, Umsaw, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-793121. 8. Shri. Bankerlang Synrem S/o- Smti. S. Synrem 2026:MLHC:747 2 R/o- Laitkynsew, Laitkor, P.O.- Mawkdok, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-793111. 9. Shri. Banteilang Lyngdoh, S/o Shri. R. Wankhar R/o 12, Pomlum, Pomlum, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- 793009. 10. Shri. Rejoystar Mawlong S/o. Shri. W. Kurbah R/o Krang Village, East Khasi Hills District, Pin Code - 793121, Meghalaya. …Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Meghalaya. 2. The Additional Deputy Commissioner, I/C Pynursla Civil Sub-Division, East Khasi Hills District, Pynursla, Meghalaya. 3. The Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), East Khasi Hills District, Pynursla, Meghalaya. 4. The Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya. 5. The Officer-in Charge, Pynursla Police Station, East Khasi Hills District, Pynursla, Meghalaya. 6. The Divisional Forest Officer, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. Riwar Mihngi Exporter & Miners Association, Represented by its General Secretary, Urksew-Wahpathaw, Pynursla, Shillong – 793110. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : None For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA 2026:MLHC:747 3 i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No In view of the order dated 22.07.2026 passed in WP(C) No. 225 of 2023, this Misc. Case also stands disposed of. Judge Meghalaya 22.07.2026 “Tiprilynti–PS” 2026:MLHC:747 Digitally signed by TIPRILYNTI KHARKONGOR Date: 2026.07.22 19:23:28 IST