1 Serial No. 02 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 50 of 2026 in Crl.A. No. 25 of 2026 Date of Decision: 07.04.2026 Shri. Michael Marak, Son of Shri. Chinam Sangma of Dakuri District, Dulbari, Barduah, Assam, Presently residing at Indiana Hotel, Police Bazar, Shillong, Meghalaya. …….. Applicant - Vs- 1. The State of Meghalaya through Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. The Officer-in-Charge, Rynjah Police Station, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. ……… Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. K.C. Gautam, Adv. with Ms. B. Syiem, Adv. Mr. M. Halder, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. H. Kharmih, Addl. PP. Mr. S. Sengupta, Addl. PP. 2026:MLHC:301 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) 1. Mr. K.C. Gautam, learned counsel for the applicant has submitted that there is a subsisting order of suspension of sentence on the grant of bail on behalf of the applicant, such order being passed by the Trial Court on 09.03.2026 in Bail Application No. 57 (T) 2026 in Sessions Case No. 20 (T) 2014. It is however submitted that the said order will expire on 09.04.2026 for appearance of the applicant/convict before the appellate court. 2. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, and the length of imprisonment which is 3(three) years, the learned counsel prays that the bail order granted by the Trial Court may be allowed to continue. 3. Mr. H. Kharmih, learned Addl. PP appearing for the State respondents has submitted that there is no objection to the prayer made. 4. This Court has considered the prayer made by the learned counsel for the applicant, and has observed that since the Trial Court records are not before this Court, the complete facts and circumstances of the case could not be appreciated. 2026:MLHC:301 3 5. Be that as it may, the prayer of the applicant is allowed, to the extent that interim bail is hereby granted till the receipt of the Trial Court’s order, and on receipt of the same, the applicant is to make a prayer for suspension of sentence and for grant of regular bail, if so desired, and the same to be considered on merits. 6. In view of the above, this Misc. Case is disposed of. Judge 2026:MLHC:301 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.04.07 18:44:20 IST