1 Serial No. 30 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 343 of 2025 Date of Decision: 19.05.2026 1. Shri. Ripon Paul, S/o: Shri. Mrinal Paul R/o: Paul Para P. O+P.S: Mahendraganj, Dist: South West Garo Hills. Meghalaya. 2. Shri. Pritom Dey, S/o: Shri. Dinesh Chandra Dey R/o: Babupara Majerchar P.O + P.S: Mahendraganj, Dist: South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 3. Shri. Mritunjoy Paul, S/o: Shri. Dhirendra Chandra Paul, R/o: Paul Para P.O + P.S: Mahendraganj, Dist: South West Garo Hills. Meghalaya ………. Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya Represented by the Principal Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, Shillong, 2026:MLHC:481 2 2. The Director of Educational Research & Training, Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. The Deputy Director of Educational Research & Training, Meghalaya, Shillong. 4. The Sub-Divisional School Education Officer, Ampati, In charge of Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET) Examination, 2025, Ampati, South West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. ………. Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Ms. E. Pajuh, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N. D. Chullai, AAG with Mr. A. H. Kharwanlang, Addl, Sr, GA 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: 2026:MLHC:481 3 JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Ms. E. Pajuh, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that she may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition with liberty to file afresh, if so advised. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Matter accordingly, stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed. JUDGE Meghalaya 19.05.2026 “Tengmit” 2026:MLHC:481 Digitally signed by TENGMIT R MARAK Date: 2026.05.19 18:15:16 IST