1 Serial No.06 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[Cont.Cas(C)]. No. 6 of 2026 in Cont.Cas(C). No. 43 of 2025 Date of Decision: 15.04.2026 Shri. Sengman M.Sangma, S/o. (L) R. Arengh, R/o. Boldorenggre, P.O. & P.S. Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. …Applicant -Versus- 1. Shri. Banteilang J. Kharshandi, The Director of School Mass & Elementary Education, Shillong, Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Shri. Dananjay Upadhya, Sub-Divisional Schools Education Officer, Resubelpara, East Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. …Respondents Smti. Isawanda Laloo, IAS Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya Personnel & A.R.(B) Department, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, District Meghalaya. …Respondent to be impleaded. 2026:MLHC:331 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. P.T.Sagnma, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. K.P.Bhattacharjee, GA, Ms. S.Shyam, GA. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. This is an application for impleadment of the Smti. Isawanda Laloo, IAS, Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Personnel & A.R.(B) Department as party respondent in the Contempt application. 2. Mr. P.T.Sangma, learned counsel for the applicant submits that the party sought to be impleaded is necessary in view of the fact that the case for consideration of the petitioner is lying in the said Department. 3. Mr. K.P.Bhattacharjee, learned GA appearing on behalf of the respondents No. 1 & 2 (Education Department) in the main contempt application, submits that the direction of the Court from the side of the Education Department has been complied with. 2026:MLHC:331 3 4. The same is noted. 5. In consideration of the prayer of the applicant, Smti. Isawanda Laloo, IAS, Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Personnel & A.R.(B) Department is impleaded as respondent No. 3 in the contempt application. 6. Registry to make necessary corrections in the cause title. 7. Misc. case is allowed and disposed of. Judge 2026:MLHC:331 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.04.15 17:27:06 IST