HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC(WA) No. 9 of 2026 Date of order: 15.04.2026 Shri Monoranjan Koch ...Applicant - versus - 1. The State of Meghalaya, represented by the Commissioner and Secretary, Education Department, Shillong. 2. The Director of School Education & Literary, Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. The District School Education Officer, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. The Sub Divisional School Education Officer, Dadenggre, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. ...Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Applicant : Mr A.S. Siddiqui, Sr Adv. with Ms A. Kharmyndai, Adv. For the Respondents : Mr N.D. Chullai, AAG with Mr E.R. Chyne, GA Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the applicant seeks leave to withdraw the application. The application is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn. Serial No. 02 Daily List 2026:MLHC:342-DB 2026:MLHC:342-DB We make it clear that we have not gone into the merits of the case and as such, keep all contentions of all parties on merits open. (W. Diengdoh) (Revati Mohite Dere) Judge Chief Justice 2026:MLHC:342-DB 2026:MLHC:342-DB Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.04.16 18:43:38 IST