Serial No. 01 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC (WA) No. 4 of 2024 Date of Decision: 25.02.2025 1. The Union of India represented by The Directorate General of Assam Rifles, Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Laitkor, Shillong, Meghalaya-793011 2. The Directorate General of Assam Rifles, Headquarters Shillong-793011 3. Commanding Officer, 44 Assam Rifles Pin-9320244, C/o 99 APO ….. Applicant(s) Versus 1. 5360091 F/A Smt Maya Devi W/o Late Nirmal Kumar Singh, R/o Village & P.O. Bheldumra P.S. Mufshil District-Bhojpur Ara, Bihar ….. Respondent(s) Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Appellant/Applicant(s) : Mr. R. Debnath, CGC with Ms. B. Malngiang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. L. Khyriem, Adv. with Mr. W. Jyrwa, Adv. ___________________________________________________________ i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: Per. H.S. Thangkhiew, Judge: (ORAL) 1. Heard Mr. R. Debnath, learned CGC, on the prayer for condonation of 103 days. Also heard Mr. L. Khyriem, learned counsel for the sole respondent, who has objected to the application for condonation. 2. Seen the reasons as set out in the application, especially at Paragraph-4. Considering the explanation in the considered view of this Court, the delay can be condoned. 3. Accordingly, the delay of 103 days is condoned and the appeal be listed for consideration. Registry to diarize and register the appeal. 4. Misc. Case stands disposed of. (B. Bhattacharjee) (H.S. Thangkhiew) JUDGE JUDGE Meghalaya 25.02.2025 “V. Lyndem PS”