HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.Petn.No.35/2025 Date of Order: 20.03.2026 Shri Charles Toi ..... Petitioner Vs. 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by the Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. Mrs. Balarilang Bamon ..... Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Appearance: For the Petitioner : Mrs. S.K. Nongrum, Adv with Ms. S. Kh. Nongrum, Adv Mr. A.M. Pala, Adv For the Respondents : Mrs. T. Yangi B., AAG with Mrs. I. Lyngwa, GA Mr. S. Deb, Adv for R/3 ORDER: ORAL After arguing for some time, when the Court was not inclined to entertain the petition, learned counsel for the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the petition. 2. The petition is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn. Serial No.02 Daily List 2026:MLHC:244 3. Needless to state, that the trial court to conduct the trial on its own merits uninfluenced by the withdrawal of this petition. Needless to also state, that all contentions of all parties before the trial court are kept open. (Revati Mohite Dere) Chief Justice Meghalaya 20.03.2026 “Lam DR-PS” 2026:MLHC:244 Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2026.03.20 16:41:58 IST