1 Serial No. 06 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)] No. 176 of 2025 in WP(C) No. 399 of 2022 Date of Order: 04.11.2025 1. The Mawsawmihngi Village Represented by its elected sordar Shri. Thromningstar L. Nonglait, aged about 58 years, S/o (L) Ephringson Lyngdoh Mawshillong, R/o Mawsawmihngi, Nobosohphoh Syiemship, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Shri. Thromningstar L. Nonglait, S/o (L) Ephringson Lyngdoh Mawshillong, aged about 58 years, R/o Mawsawmihngi, Nobosohphoh Syiemship, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …….. Applicants - Vs- 1. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, represented by its Secretary to the Executive Committee, Shillong. 2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District, Council. 3. The Respondent Syiem of Nobosohphoh, Nobosohphoh Respondent Syiemship, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2025:MLHC:1053 2 4. Iawphniaw clan, represented by its manager, (Late) Krally Iawphniaw R/o Mawsaw village South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 5. Mawsaw Village represented by its Sordar (Late) Krally Iawphniaw R/o Mawsaw village South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 6. Ex-Sordar of Mawsawmihngi village Shri Skendar Sangriang R/o Mawsawmihngi village Nobosohphoh Respondent Syiemship, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. ……… Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. W. Khongsni, Adv. Ms. D. Lyngdoh, Adv. vice Mr. H.L. Shangreiso, Sr. Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. D. Daw, Adv. for R 1 & 2. Mr. R.K. Synrem, Adv. for R 3. Mr. B. Khyriem, Adv. for R 4. Mr. S. Chanda, Adv. for R 5. Mr. P.K. Shati, Adv. for R 6. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2025:MLHC:1053 3 ORAL: Mr. B. Khyriem, learned counsel has submitted that he is entering appearance on behalf of the respondent No. 4 and has no objection to the application for substitution of the previous respondent No. 4, who has since expired. Similarly, Mr. S. Chanda, learned counsel has also submitted that he is entering appearance on behalf of the respondent No. 5, who is the present headman in place of the earlier headman, who is since deceased. Accordingly, this application for substitution is hereby disposed of in light of the said submission and concession made by the learned counsels for the respondent Nos. 4 & 5. Judge 2025:MLHC:1053 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2025.11.04 17:24:06 IST