Page | 1 Serial No.02 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No.17 of 2025 in Crl.A. No.8 of 2025 Date of Order: 13.03.2025 1. Shri. Michael Pakyntein Son of (Lt) R. Pakyntein Age about 41 years R/o Lower Mawprem, Bishop Falls Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Shri. Khrawbor Wanniang @ Bloss Son of (Lt) Donbor Kharmawphlang Age about 34 years R/o Pdengshnong Lower Mawprem, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya …..Applicants -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 2025:MLHC:172 Page | 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. P. Dey, Adv For the Respondent(s) : Mrs. N.G. Shylla, PP with Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA (ORAL) Heard Mr. P. Dey, learned counsel appearing for the applicants as well as Mrs. N.G. Shylla, learned PP appearing for the respondents. By this application, the applicants have prayed for suspension of the sentence imposed upon them by order dated 13.02.2025, consequent to their conviction by the judgment and order of even date convicting the applicants under Section 324/34/201 IPC. The materials on record reveal that the applicants were initially charged under Section 326/34/201 IPC and were made to face trial under the aforesaid sections of law. However, by the judgment and order dated 13.02.2025, the applicants were 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 applicants shall undergo simple imprisonment for 2 months. Considering the above aspect of the matter and that the applicants have 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.8 of 2025. This application stands allowed. Judge Meghalaya 13.03.2025 “Shrity” 2025:MLHC:172 Digitally signed by SHRITY CH MOMIN Date: 2025.03.13 17:14:49 IST