1 Serial No. 02 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC(WPC) No. 196 of 2024 Date of Decision: 14.02.2025 1.Shri. Batlang S. Sohliya, IAS Deputy Commissioner, DC Bungalow Mynthong, Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District 2.Shri. Chemphang Syrti, MPS Superintendent of Police, Jowai West Jaintia Hills District 3.Shri. Gameliel L.C. Mylliem, MCS Assistant Commissioner, Amlarem Sub-Division (Civil), Amlarem Sub-Division West Jaintia Hills District 4.Shri. Marshal Syrti Divisional Mining Officer, Sutnga Village, Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills District :::Petitioners -Vs- State of Meghalaya Represented by the Commissioner and Secretary to the Government, Home (Police) Department, Shillong-793001 :::Respondent 2025:MLHC:69 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. A. Kumar, Sr. Adv. with Ms. R. Colney, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No Oral: As the substantial subject matter in issue with regard to the sale, auction and transmission of coal is seized with the Full Bench, this matter accordingly stands closed and disposed of. However, impugned order dated 29.10.2024 passed by the Special Judge (MMDR), Jowai in Amlarem P.S. Case No. 11(11) of 2023 under Section 188/34 IPC read with Section 21(5) MMDR Act, 1957 shall stand set aside. Judge Meghalaya 14.02.2025 “D.Thabah-PS” 2025:MLHC:69 Digitally signed by DARIHUN THABAH Date: 2025.02.14 15:53:02 IST