1 Serial No. 04 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 33 of 2026 Date of Decision: 18.03.2026 Shri. Puplinshon Kharthangmaw, S/o (L) Skedar Shabong R/o Laitarted Village, Mairang P.S, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. Presently serving sentence in Ri-Bhoi District Jail, Nongpoh. ……….. Applicant -Vs- 1. The State of Meghalaya represented by The Secretary, Home Department, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Superintendent of Police, West Khasi Hills District, Govt. of Meghalaya, Nongstoin. 2. The Officer-in-Charge, Mairang Police Station, West Khasi Hills District. ………… Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. M.F. Qureshi, Legal Aid Counsel. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA. 2026:MLHC:237-DB 2 i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No Per W. Diengdoh, (J): JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Heard Mr. M.F. Qureshi, learned Legal Aid Counsel for the applicant, who has submitted that the applicant has preferred an appeal before this Court against the impugned judgment and related order of sentence dated 24.11.2016 passed by the Court of the learned District and Sessions Judge, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin in Sessions Case No. 108 of 2015, wherein, he was directed to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life with fine of ₹ 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) only, and in default thereof, to undergo simple imprisonment for further period of 6(six) months. 2. However, while preferring an appeal, a delay of 3336 days has occurred due to financial inability of the applicant, as such, he could not prefer an appeal within the prescribed period of limitation. Thereafter, a Legal Aid Counsel was provided to him, and eventually, the appeal was prepared by the Legal Aid Counsel. It is therefore prayed that the delay be condoned and the appeal be admitted. 3. Mr. N.D. Chullai, learned AAG assisted by Mr. E.R. Chyne, learned 2026:MLHC:237-DB 3 GA appearing for the State respondent has no objection to the admission of the appeal. 4. On consideration of the submission made, we are persuaded to allow this application on being satisfied that the grounds cited for the delay contain sufficient cause. Accordingly, the delay of 3336 days in preferring the appeal is hereby condoned. 5. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list it for admission on 25.03.2026. 6. Misc. Case disposed of. (B. Bhattacharjee) (W. Diengdoh) Judge Judge 2026:MLHC:237-DB Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.03.18 19:03:03 IST