Page | 1 Serial No.01 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No.16 of 2025 in Crl.A. No.7 of 2025 Date of Order: 13.03.2025 1. Shri. Donkupar Nongrum @ Don Son of Shri Lasterwell Kharjana Age about 37 years R/o Lower Mawprem, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …..Applicant -VERSUS- 1. State of Meghalaya represented by the Ministry of Home, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. Officer-in-Charge, Laitumkhrah Police Station, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …..Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. H.R. Nath, Adv For the Respondent(s) : Mrs. N.G. Shylla, PP with Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA 2025:MLHC:171 Page | 2 (ORAL) Heard Mr. H.R. Nath, learned counsel appearing for the applicant as well as Mrs. N.G. Shylla, learned PP appearing for the respondents. By this application, the applicant has prayed for suspension of the sentence imposed on him by order dated 13.02.2025 consequent to his conviction by the judgment and order of even date convicting the applicant under Section 324/34/201 IPC. The materials on record reveal that the applicant was initially charged under Section 326/34/201 IPC and was made to face trial under the aforesaid sections of law. However, by the judgment and order dated 13.02.2025, the applicant was convicted under Section 324/34/201 IPC whereupon, a fine of Rs.7,000/- for the offence under Section 324/34 IPC and Rs.3,000/- in respect of the offence under Section 201 IPC were imposed stipulating that in the event of default of payment, the applicant shall undergo simple imprisonment for 2 months. Considering the above aspect of the matter and that the applicant has been sentenced to pay only the fine, it is deemed appropriate to suspend the order and sentence dated 13.02.2025 passed in Sessions Case No.16/2016 till the final disposal of the connected Crl.A.No.7 of 2025. This application stands allowed. Judge Meghalaya 13.03.2025 “Shrity” 2025:MLHC:171 Digitally signed by SHRITY CH MOMIN Date: 2025.03.13 17:10:15 IST