1 Serial No. 01 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 30 of 2025 Date of Decision: 24.04.2025 Smti. Lanalangika Nongrum, D/o Smti. Lakyntiewrisa Nongrum R/o Mawsyntai Village, P.S. Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. ……..Petitioner - Vs- 1. The State of Meghalaya Represented through Secretary and Commissioner, Home Police Department, Government of Meghalaya. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. ……..Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Ms. P. Chettri, Legal Aid Counsel. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. K. Khan, PP with Mr. S. Sengupta, Addl. PP. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: 2025:MLHC:316 2 ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Heard Ms. P. Chettri, learned Legal Aid Counsel on behalf of the petitioner, who has submitted that this application under Section 483 (1) (b) read with Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 has been filed with a prayer for modification of one of the bail conditions set up in BA. No. 2 of 2024, wherein the petitioner therein was allowed to go on bail vide this Court’s order dated 16.02.2024. The bail condition No. (ii) reads as follows: “ii) They shall not leave the jurisdiction of the State of Meghalaya without prior permission of the court”. 2. The learned Legal Aid Counsel also submits that the petitioner is desirous of getting adequate treatment and rehabilitation in a centre which is situated outside the State of Meghalaya, as such, the said condition being an impediment for such a decision, it is prayed that the same may be suitably modified. 3. Mr. K. Khan, learned PP assisted by Mr. S. Sengupta, learned Addl. PP for the State respondent has no objection to the prayer made. 4. This Court, on consideration of the submission and on perusal 2025:MLHC:316 3 of the materials on record, including the said order in question, and also being convinced of the intention of the petitioner to go for the said treatment, therefore, the prayer made herein is allowed. 5. Accordingly, in exercise of the inherent powers of this Court under Section 483 (1) (b) read with Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the condition in question is now modified to read as ‘They shall not leave the jurisdiction of India without prior permission of the court’. Accordingly, the said condition No. (ii) (supra) is hereby modified. 6. Needless to say, the petitioner is directed to appear before the court as and when required, be it by virtual mode or otherwise. 7. In view of the above, this Misc. Case stands disposed of. Judge 2025:MLHC:316 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2025.04.24 15:58:21 IST