HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 118 of 2025 Date of order: 13.10.2025 Teiborlang Wahlang …Applicant/Appellant - versus - State of Meghalaya through Public Prosecutor ….Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Soumen Sen, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Appellant : Mr S.D. Upadhaya, Legal Aid Counsel For the Respondent : Mr S.Sengupta, Addl PP with Mr H. Kharmih, Addl Sr GA There is a delay of 739 days in preferring the appeal. The appellant is represented by Mr S.D. Upadhaya, learned counsel appointed by the High Legal Services Committee. The appellant is in incarceration since 31.07.2023. We are satisfied with the explanation offered in the said application for not being able to file the appeal within the statutory period. The application [Crl.M.C. No. 118 of 2025] for condonation of delay in preferring the appeal is allowed. (B. Bhattacharjee) (Soumen Sen) Judge Chief Justice Serial No. 03 Daily List 2025:MLHC:969-DB Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2025.10.13 16:27:21 IST