HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.Petn. No. 32 of 2025 Date of order: 12.02.2026 Meskolin Pariong …Petitioner - versus - 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by the Secretary, Ministry of Home, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Superintendent of Police, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya. 3. Officer-in-Charge, Mairang Police Station, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. ….Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Appearance: For the Petitioner : Ms B. Sun, Adv. For the Respondents : Mrs I. Lyngwa, GA with Ms S. Kh Nongrum, GA At the outset, as soon as the petition was called out, learned counsel for the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the petition, since the petition has been filed by the original complainant seeking quashing of the POCSO case. Learned counsel, however seeks liberty to file a fresh petition on behalf of the accused. Petition is, accordingly disposed of as withdrawn with liberty as prayed. Serial No. 01 Daily List 2026:MLHC:70 It is made clear that the petition has not been heard on merits and as such, all contentions of all the parties on merits are kept open. (Revati Mohite Dere) Chief Justice 2026:MLHC:70 Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.02.12 15:45:52 IST