Serial No. 31 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Tr. P. (Crl.) No. 3 of 2024 Date of Decision: 11.02.2026 Shri Phelostarwell Syiem Shangoi, S/o Smti Klisimai Syiem, R/o Mawpun, Umlyngka, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya …. Petitioner(s) Versus 1. State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 2. Investigating Officer, Nongstoin Police Station, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya … Respondent(s) Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. P.K. Shati, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. R. Colney, GA with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: 2026:MLHC:56 (ORAL) 1. Mr. P.K. Shati, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has since been acquitted, as such the matter has become infructuous. 2. Accordingly, the matter stands closed and is accordingly disposed of. JUDGE Meghalaya 11.02.2026 “V. Lyndem-PS” 2026:MLHC:56 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2026.02.11 14:21:32 IST