1 Serial No. 22 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 64 of 2026 Date of Decision: 22.04.2026 Shri. J. Lalhmingliana, S/o Jongte Ngurdawla, R/o Madanriting, Block – C, Allu Godown, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. .…….. Applicant -Vs- The State of Meghalaya, Through the Public Prosecutor, The High Court of Meghalaya, At Shillong. ………… Op/Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. E. Laloo, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S. Sengupta, Addl. PP. Mr. H. Kharmih, Addl. PP. Mr. R. Gurung, GA. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2026:MLHC:384-DB 2 Per W. Diengdoh, (J): JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Heard Mr. E. Laloo, learned counsel for the applicant, who has submitted that the applicant has preferred an appeal before this Court against the impugned judgment dated 15.06.2022 and related order of sentence dated 16.06.2022 passed by the Court of the learned Special Judge (NDPS), East Khasi Hills District, Shillong in Criminal (NDPS) Case No. 4 of 2013 (Original Case No.)/Criminal (NDPS) Case No. 44 of 2013 (CIS No.), wherein, he was convicted and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 10(ten) years with fine of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh) only, and in default thereof, to undergo further simple imprisonment of 2(two) months. 2. However, while preferring an appeal, a delay of 1340 days has occurred, due to the fact that the applicant is a student and economically backward with no means to prefer an appeal within the prescribed period of limitation. It is therefore prayed that the delay be condoned and the appeal be admitted. 3. Mr. S. Sengupta, learned Addl. PP appearing for the State respondent has no objection to the prayer for condonation of the delay. 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 2026:MLHC:384-DB 3 sufficient cause. Accordingly, the delay of 1340 days in preferring the appeal is hereby condoned. 5. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list it for admission after 1(one) week. 6. Misc. Case disposed of. (B. Bhattacharjee) (W. Diengdoh) Judge Judge 2026:MLHC:384-DB Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.04.22 19:14:52 IST