BHARAT PRASAD SINGH AND 10 ORS. v. KRISHNA BARUAH @ BOROOAH AND 4 ORS.
MC(WPC)/174/2025 · 2025-08-12
W Diengdoh
Writ Petition (Civil)body2025
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Serial No. 02 Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG
MC[WP(C)] No. 174 of 2025 in WP(C) No. 176 of 2025
Date of Decision: 12.08.2025
1. Shri. Bharat Prasad Singh,
Son of (L) Singeshwar Singh.
2. Shri. D.N. Roy,
Son of (L) Shibjee Rai.
3. Shri. Dip Narayan Roy,
Son of (L) Sagar Rai.
4. Shri. Ramesh Ray,
Son of (L) R.S. Ray.
5. Shri. Ramanand Rai,
Son of (L) Phalu Rai.
6. Shri. Raghuvan Ray,
Son of (L) Mahinder Ray.
7. Shri. Binod Rai,
Son of (L) Munsi Rai.
8. Shri. Sanjeevan Roy,
Son of (L) Laloo Roy.
9. Shri. Adhir Ghosh,
Son of (L) Ananda Ghosh.
10. Smt. Meera Ghosh,
Wife of (L) Birendra Ghosh. 2025:MLHC:718
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11. Bhageru Rai @ Bhau Rai,
Son of (L) Sakal Rai.
All residents of Oxford Hills, Kech’s
Trace, Shillong, Meghalaya.
…….. Applicants.
- Vs-
1. Smt. Krishna Baruah @ Borooah,
Wife of (L) Chittaranjan Borooah,
R/o House No. 5,
Prasaanti Path/Survey,
Beltola Basishtha Road,
Guwahati – 781028, Assam.
2. State of Meghalaya represented by
the Principal Secretary to the
Government of Meghalaya, Revenue
Department, Shillong.
3. The Collector and Deputy
Commissioner, East Khasi Hills
District, Shillong.
4. The Addl. Deputy Commissioner
(Revenue), East Khasi Hills District,
Shillong.
5. The Under Secretary, Revenue &
Disaster Management Department,
Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.
…….. Respondents
Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge
Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Dr. N. Mozika, Sr. Adv. with
Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, Adv.
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For the Respondent(s)
: Ms. I. Lyngwa, GA.
Ms. S. Laloo, GA. vice
Mr. A. Kumar, AG for R 1-4.
i) Whether approved for reporting in
Yes/No
Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press:
Yes/No
JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
1. Heard Dr. N. Mozika, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, learned counsel for the applicants, who has submitted that in compliance with this Court’s order dated 01.08.2025, the applicants have caused notice to be issued upon Smti. Krishna Borooah to the extent that she is required to be impleaded as party respondent in the proceedings. The noticee has accordingly acknowledged receipt of the said notice. It is prayed that the cause title as far as this application is concerned, may be amended accordingly.
2. Mr. I. Borooah, learned counsel for the respondent No. 1 is present in Court today, and has submitted that the noticee has received the said notice, and is intending to contest the prayer made by the applicants herein.
3. Accordingly, in view of the fact that the said noticee has acknowledged the said notice, she is therefore arrayed as party respondent No. 5 in WP(C) No. 176 of 2025. 2025:MLHC:718
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4. Applicants to take steps for amendment of the cause title.
5. In view of the above, this Misc. Case is disposed of.
Judge
2025:MLHC:718 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2025.08.12 17:54:45 IST