HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.Petn.No.28/2026 Date of Order: 11.05.2026 Mr. Lourembam Deepak Singh ..... Petitioner Vs. 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by the Commissioner & Secretary Home Police Department, Government of Meghalaya 2. Investigating Officer, Mawngap Police Station, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. Principal, JNV, Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills-793121, Meghalaya. ..... Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Appearance: For the Petitioner : Mr. NJ Singh, Sr.Adv with Mr. S.K. Roy, Adv For the Respondents : Mr. R. Gurung, Addl.PP Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI with Ms. K. Gurung, Adv for R/3 ORDER: (Oral) Since the trial has commenced, inasmuch as, one witness has been examined, learned counsel for the petitioner does not press this petition, and as such, seeks leave to withdraw the petition. He, however, requests that a direction be given to the trial court to expedite the case in a time bound manner. Serial No.04 Daily List 2026:MLHC:440 2. The petition is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn with a direction to the trial court to dispose of the case as expeditiously as possible and in any event within six months from the date of receipt of this order. 3. Needless to state, that the trial court to proceed with the trial on its own merits uninfluenced by the withdrawal of this petition. 4. Needless to also state, that all contentions of all parties on merits are kept open. (Revati Mohite Dere) Chief Justice Meghalaya 11.05.2026 “Lam DR-PS” 2026:MLHC:440 Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2026.05.11 16:44:56 IST