1 Serial No. 01 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG BA. No. 8 of 2026 Date of Decision: 09.03.2026 Shri. Rajat Paul, S/o Shri. Rabindra Paul, R/o Bhawraguri Village, Chirang, Assam-783393 …….. 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, Nongpoh, Meghalaya. 3. Shri. Badonlang Sohkhlet (Complaint) UBSI, Nongpoh Traffic Branch, Ri-Bhoi District. ……… Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. S.P. Mahanta, LAC with Ms. S. Chettri, Adv. Ms. D.D. Fancon, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mrs. T. Yangi. B, AAG with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA. for R 1 & 2. 2026:MLHC:157 2 i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) Mr. S.P. Mahata, learned Sr. counsel who is also the Legal Aid Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that, inadvertently, there are some defects which has crept in while presenting this application. As such, it is prayed that this application may be allowed to be withdrawn with liberty to file afresh. Prayer is allowed. Mrs. T. Yangi. B, learned AAG assisted by Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, learned GA appears for the State respondent Nos. 1 & 2. Application is hereby dismissed as withdrawn with liberty sought for allowed. Judge 2026:MLHC:157 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.03.09 17:41:06 IST