1 Serial No. 12 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)] No. 16 of 2026 in WP(C) No. 232 of 2023 Date of Decision: 02.04.2026 Shri. Sofiqul Islam Akand, S/o of Shri. Jahanuddin Akand, R/o Lukaichar, P.O: Nagorpara, PS:- Mahendraganj, District: South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. …….. Applicant - Vs- 1. Etibala Barman, W/o Ripon Kumar Modak, R/o Modakpara, P.O and P.S:- Mahendraganj, District: South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 2. The State of Meghalaya represented by The Secretary, Education Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. The Director of School Education & Literacy, Meghalaya, Shillong. 4. The District School Education Officer, South West Garo Hills District, Ampati. 5. The Sub-Divisional School Education Officer, South West Garo Hills District, Ampati. 6. The School Managing Committee, Melapara 2026:MLHC:294 2026:MLHC:294 2 Non-Govt. LP School, Mahendraganj, South West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its President/Secretary. ……… Opposite Parties. Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. M.R. Marak, Adv. vice Mr. S.A. Sheikh, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S. Deb, Adv. for R 1. Mr. H. Abraham, GA. for R 2-5. Mr. S.W. Sangma, Adv. vice Mr. A.H. Hazarika, Adv. for R 6. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) In view of the judgment and order dated 02.04.2026 passed in WP(C) No. 232 of 2023, this Misc. Case also stands disposed of. Judge 2026:MLHC:294 2026:MLHC:294 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.04.02 18:19:19 IST