1 Serial No.16 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 415 of 2023 Date of Decision: 30.07.2025 1. Shri. Victor Kharbyngar, S/o (L) J.Stonewell Ksing. 2. Smti. Kshena Ryndong, D/o Shri. Sawer Khongjoh. 3. Smti. Deibor Patricia Lytan, D/o (L) J.Pala. …Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Principal Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 2. The Special Officer, Education Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Director of School Education & Literacy, Education Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 4. The Joint Director of School Education & Literacy, Education Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 2025:MLHC:658 2 5. The Deputy Director of School Education & Literacy, Education Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 6. Shri. J.Anthony Marwein, Addl. Sub Divisional School Education Officer (ASDSEO), Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 7. Shri. John Thyrniang, Addl. Sub Divisional School Education Officer (ASDSEO), Mairang, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 8. Shri. S.S.Lyngkhoi, Addl. Sub Divisional School Education Officer (ASDSEO), Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 9. Shri. Edward Marngar, Addl. Sub Divisional School Education Officer (ASDSEO), Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 10. Shri. Samuel Ch. Marak, Addl. Sub Divisional School Education Officer (ASDSEO), Tura, Meghalaya. 11 .Shri. Raju Rizal. Addl. Sub Divisional School Education Officer (ASDSEO), Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. 12. Shri. Rajendra K. Hajong, Addl. Sub Divisional School Education Officer (ASDSEO), Dadenggre, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 13. Shri. B. Mawlieh, Addl. Sub Divisional School Education Officer (ASDSEO), Mairang, 2025:MLHC:658 3 Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 14. Smti. T.R.Challam, ADSEO, Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. 15. Shri. Vincent Nianglang, ADSEO, Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Sen, Adv. Ms. E.Blah, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. S.Kh Nongrum, GA for R 1-5. Mr. J.M.Sangma, Adv. for R 6-10,13-15. 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. Mr. S.Sen, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that due to certain developments which are yet to crystalise, the petitioners pray that 2025:MLHC:658 4 they may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition with liberty to file afresh, if so advised. 2. On such submissions, the matter is closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed. Judge 2025:MLHC:658 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.07.30 06:02:05 IST