1 Serial No.06 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)]. No. 27 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 25 of 2026 Date of Decision: 02.03.2026 Shri. Messingland Sohshang, Aged 27 years old, S/o. Tombimar Marwein, R/o 141, Upper Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya – 793119. …Applicant -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya, Through the Chief Secretary, Meghalaya. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. 3. The Officer-in-Charge, Nongstoin Police Station, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. 4. Sahtibor Deingngan, The Branch Manager, HDFC Bank Ltd., Nongstoin Branch, Meghalaya. …Respondents 5. Shri. Premjir Konwar, Zonal Head (North East) HDFC Bank, AP Tower Opposite Reliance Trends, Rukminigoan, Guwahati – 781022, Assam. …Impleading Respondent 2026:MLHC:127 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. O.A.I.Bang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. S.Laloo, GA. for R 1-3. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. This is an application for impleading Shri. Premjit Konwar, Zonal Head (North East) HDFC Bank, as party respondent. 2. The same is not objected to by the respondents. 3. A perusal of the application shows that the respondent sought to be impleaded is a necessary party to the proceedings, as such, prayer is allowed. 4. Accordingly, Shri. Premjit Konwar, Zonal Head (North East) HDFC Bank, shall stand impleaded as respondent No. 5 in the main writ petition. 5. Misc. case is allowed and disposed of. 6. Registry to make necessary addition in the cause title. Judge 2026:MLHC:127 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.03.02 18:24:43 IST