1 Serial No.35 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 162 of 2025 Date of Decision: 30.06.2026 1. Smti. Bridget M. Momin, D/o. Energish Momin, R/o. Lower Kharkutta. North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. ………. Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya Represented by the Commissioner and Secretary, to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, Government of Meghalaya Shillong. 2. Additional Director of School Education & Literacy (E, W&S) Garo Hills Tura Dakopgre, West Garo Hills District Meghalaya. 3. The District Schools Education Officer, North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. The Principal United Kharkuta Govt. Higher Secondary School, North Garo Hills District Meghalaya. ………. Respondents Coram: 2026:MLHC:643 2 Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. P. T. Sangma, Adv with Ms. J. T. Sangma, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. R. Colney, GA with Mr. A. M. Pala, GA for R 1-4. 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. After hearing at some length, Mr. P. T. Sangma, learned counsel for the petitioner, prays that he may be allowed to withdraw instant writ petition. 2. The same is not objected to by Ms. R. Colney, learned GA for the respondents. 3. Accordingly, the matter stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal. JUDGE Meghalaya 30.06.2026 “Tengmit” 2026:MLHC:643 Digitally signed by TENGMIT R MARAK Date: 2026.06.30 16:39:22 IST