1 Serial No. 01 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl. M.C. No. 109 of 2026 Date of Decision: 25.06.2026 Shri. Noni Chakraborty Son of (L) S. Chakraborty (Convict presently serving sentence At Shillong District Jail, Shillong). Resident of Laban, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya ……Petitioner VERSUS State of Meghalaya Through the Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Department of Home (Police), Civil Secretariat, Shillong ……Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. K. Paul, Sr. Adv. with Mr. S. Chanda, Adv. Mr. T.S.C. Lama, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. H. Kharmih, Addl. P.P Mr. S. Sengupta, Addl. P.P i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2026:MLHC:617 2 ORDER (ORAL) 1. Heard Mr. K. Paul, learned Sr. counsel for the applicant. 2. Also heard Mr. H. Kharmih, learned Addl. P.P for the State respondent. 3. This petition has been filed for condonation of delay of 355 days in filing the related appeal on the grounds of non-availability of the required funds to engage a counsel and that the petitioner was also unwell and was lately admitted to Civil Hospital for his treatment. Hence the delay. 4. It is therefore prayed that the delay of 355 days may be condoned on the above grounds cited. 5. The learned Addl. P.P has no objection to the prayer made. 6. This Court on consideration of the submission made is convinced that the grounds cited are genuine and accordingly, the delay of 355 days in filing the appeal is hereby condoned. 7. Petition disposed of. 8. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list the same for admission after 1(one) week. Judge Meghalaya 25.06.2026 “Tiprilynti–PS” 2026:MLHC:617 Digitally signed by TIPRILYNTI KHARKONGOR Date: 2026.06.25 17:06:53 IST