1 Serial No.19 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC{WP(C)]. No. 157 of 2025 in WP(C). No. 386 of 2024 Date of Order: 09.09.2025 Shri. Stephenson Jahryne , Son of P.P.Jalong. …Applicant -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, Represented by its Commissioner and Secretary, Personnel & Adm. Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Deputy Commissioner, South West Khasi Hills District, Mawkyrwat, Meghalaya. 3. Block Development Officer, Ranikor C & R.D. Block, Ranikor, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Chief Justice (Acting) Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Thapa, Adv. Mr. B.Snaitang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. S.Bhattacharjee, GA. 2025:MLHC:813 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Chief Justice (Acting) Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Thapa, Adv. Mr. B.Snaitang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. S.Bhattacharjee, GA. 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 for amendment of the prayer in WP(C). No. 386 of 2024. 2. The objection has also since been filed to the amendment sought to be made by the petitioner. 3. On perusal of the application for amendment as well as the objection, it appears that in the considered view of this Court, the prayer made for amendment is reasonable. 4. Accordingly, same is allowed. 2025:MLHC:813 3 5. Petitioner to file recast petition within two weeks. 6. Misc. case stands closed and disposed of. Chief Justice (Acting) 2025:MLHC:813 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.09.09 05:00:27 IST