WP(C) No. 308 of 2026 & anr. Contd…/- IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR AT IMPHAL WP(C) No. 308 of 2026 1. Ningthoukhongjam Tombi Raj, aged about 75 years, S/O. (late) N. Khelchandra Singh of Uripok Ningthoukhongjam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001 2. Lukram Shatramani Singh, aged about 66 years, S/O (late) L. Apabi Singh of Thangmeiband Kabrabam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 3. Ningthoukhongjam Bedajeet Singh, aged about 76 years, S/O (late) N. Ningthemjao Singh of Uripok Ningthoukhongjam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 4. Lourembam Kungshelnaha, aged about 69 years, S/O (late) Mohon Singh of Samushang Uku Leirak, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795004; 5. Keithelakpam Dhiren Singh, aged about 65 years, S/O (late) K. Dhaballi Singh of Uripok Naoremthong Takhellambam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 6. Tongbram Devakeshor Singh, aged about 56 years, S/O (late) T. Shyamkishor Singh of Uripok Haorungbam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 7. Shijagurumayum Umananda Sharma, aged about 69 years, S/O (late) Sh. Balmukanda Sharma of Uripok Ahanthem Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 8. Dr. Thingujam Chaa Mangilal, aged about 64 years, S/O (late) Th. Rajmohon Singh of Uripok Sorbon Thingel, Sinam Leikai, IN. 12 & 13 SHOUGRAKPAM DEVANANDA SINGH Digitally signed by SHOUGRAKPAM DEVANANDA SINGH Date: 2026.05.04 18:24:47 +05'30' WP(C) No. 308 of 2026 & anr. Contd…/- P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 9. Wangkhem Manglem Singh, aged about 64 years, S/O (late) W. Ibopishak Singh of Uripok Kabrabam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 10. Laishram Bedamani Singh, aged about 66 years, S/O (late) L. Tomba Singh of Uripok Sorbon Thingel, P.Ο. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 11. Dr. Sagolsem Joykumar Singh, aged about 78 years, S/O (late) S. Maipak Singh of Sega Road, Thouda Bhabok Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 12. Takhellambam Naoba Singh, aged about 63 years, S/O (late) T. Sekhar Singh of Uripok Achom Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001; 13. Wakambam Upendro Singh, aged about 66 years, S/O (late) W. Amarmacha Singh of Lamboi Khongnangkhong, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795004; 14. Kongbrailatpam Dhanachandra Sharma, aged about 60 years, S/O (late) K. Lala Sharma of Uripok Naoremthong Takhellambam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin. No. 795001 and 15. Hawaibam Deleep Singh, aged about 67 years, S/O (late) H. Nilabir Singh of Uripok Mayai Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795001. …Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Manipur represented by the Commissioner (Co-operation), Government of Manipur, Office address at Secretariat Building, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795 001; 2. The Registrar of Societies, Manipur at Lamphelpat, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795 004 and -2- WP(C) No. 308 of 2026 & anr. Contd…/- 3. The Deputy Registrar (Admin), Registrar of Societies, Manipur at Lamphelpat, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795 004. 4. The Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association at Lamphelpat, through its Ex-President, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795 004 and 5. Senjam Buddhachanddra Singh, aged about 77 years, Ex- President, Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association of Nagamapal Phougeishangbam Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur, Pin No. 795 001, .. Respondents With MC(WP(C)) No. 337 of 2026 B E F O R E HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH For the petitioners :: Mr. Th. Mahira, Advocate For the respondents :: Mrs. Ch. Sundari, GA Date of hearing & order :: 04-05-2026 O R D E R [1] Heard Mr. Th. Mahira, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and Mrs. Ch. Sundari, learned GA appearing for the respondents. [2] The counsel for the petitioner submitted that the Executive Council of the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association consist of 30 Office bearers, including 4 representatives of Youth Affairs and Sports Department, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Tourism Department and Animal Welfare Board of India as provided under Regulation 9 of the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association. It has been submitted by -3- WP(C) No. 308 of 2026 & anr. Contd…/- the learned counsel that the last election of the members of the Executive Council was held in the year 2004 and the term of the Executive Council is only for two years. It has also been submitted by the learned counsel that after the said election was held in 2004, the term of the Office of the Executive Council has already been lapsed and thereafter, no election has been held. [3] The learned counsel further submitted that by a letter dated 14-02-2024 from the Deputy Registrar (Admn.), Registrar of Societies, Manipur, addressed to the Ex-President, Ex-Honorary Secretary General, Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association, it has been informed that the election process of the Executive Council of the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association should be done by convening a Special General Body Meeting as per the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989 and the Regulations of the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association and that an Observer from the Department of Co-operation shall be requested for the said meeting/ election. It has also been submitted that despite such direction from the Deputy Registrar (Admn.), Registrar of Societies, Manipur, no process has been taken up for holding a General Body Meeting of the said Association for election of the Executive Council members. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the present writ petition may be closed by giving liberty to the members of the said Association to convene a General Body Meeting and to elect the Executive Council members of the said Association strictly in terms of the provisions of the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989 and the Manipur Societies -4- WP(C) No. 308 of 2026 & anr. Contd…/- Registration Rules, 2004 as well as the provisions of the Regulations of the said Association. [4] Mrs. Ch. Sundari, learned GA appearing for the respondents No. 1 to 3 fairly submitted that she has no objection in disposing of this writ petition as prayed for by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners. [5] In view of the submission made above and on perusal of the record, this court is of the considered view that there is no reason/ ground for any interference by this court. However, this court is of the considered view that it is at the liberty of the members of the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association to convene a General Body Meeting for the purpose of election of the Executive Council members of the Association strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989 and Manipur Societies Registration Rules, 2004 and the Regulations of the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association. [6] In view of the above, the present writ petition as well as the connected application are hereby closed. JUDGE Devananda -5-