1 Serial No.138 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 133 of 2025 Date of Decision: 29.04.2026 Shri. Abhishek Gupta, S/o Shri. Hare Krishna Prasad Gupta, R/o 318, Near Tura Masjid, Tura Bazar, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya Represented by its Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya. 2. Secretary, Department of Home, Government of Meghalaya. 3. Secretary Department of Health, Government of Meghalaya. 4. The Director General of Police, Meghalaya. 5. Sub-Inspector Shri. Patrick S. Sangma, Investigating Officer in Bajengdoba, P.S. Case No. 14 of 2024, Bajengdoba Police Station, North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 6. Officer-in-Charge Bajengdoba, National Highway 51, Bajengdoba, Meghalaya – 794004. 2026:MLHC:410 2 7. Commissioner & Secretary to the Power Department, Government of Meghalaya, Secretariat Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793001. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. N.Khera, Adv. Mr. R.Kharkrang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D.Chullai, AAG with Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, GA. 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. N.Khera, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that he may be allowed to withdraw this instant writ petition, as alternate remedy has been availed. 2. Same is not objected to by the respondents. 3. Accordingly, matter stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal. Judge 2026:MLHC:410 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.04.29 17:15:08 IST