1 Serial No.06 Supp. List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)]. No. 191 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 285 of 2026 Date of Decision: 26.06.2026 1. Mawkhar Presbyterian Church, Shillong, having its registered office at Mission Compound, Block-1, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya represented by its Secretary, Tbn. Mr. Geraldton Pakma. 2. Tbn. Mr. Geraldton Pakma, S/o (L) Shri. S. Shullai, aged about 60 years, Resident of Sunny Hills, Block-1, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong-793002, Meghalaya. …Applicants -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya, represented by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya. 2. The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Joint Registrar of Societies, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya. 4. The Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya. 2026:MLHC:623 2 5. Tbn. Mr. Disting Roy Thangkhiew, Lum Sohra, Lummawbah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. 6. Tbn. Mr. F.F.Ropmay, Madan Laban, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 7. Rev. Bidonbok Syiem, Mission Compound, Block-2, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. …Respondents The Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) Represented by its Moderator, Presbyterian Assembly House, Central Ward, Shillong, Meghalaya. …Prospective Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. Philemon Nongbri, Adv. Mr. B.Nongbet, Adv. Mr. M.Allya, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D.Chullai, AAG with Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, GA for R 1-4. Mr. K.Paul, Sr. Adv. with Mr. R.K.Synrem, Adv. for R 5-7. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: 2026:MLHC:623 3 JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. This is an application for impleadment of the Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) represented by its Moderator, Presbyterian Assembly House, Central Ward, Shillong, Meghalaya, as a party respondent in the instant proceedings. 2. Mr. Philemon Nongbri, learned counsel for the applicants submits that the impleadment is necessary as the PCI is an apex body administering the Churches all over India. 3. The same is not objected by Mr. K.Paul, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Mr. R.K.Synrem, learned counsel for the respondents No. 5-7. 4. In view of the grounds made out in the application, and the submission of the learned counsels, the Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) represented by its Moderator, Presbyterian Assembly House, Central Ward, Shillong, Meghalaya, shall stand impleaded as respondent No. 8 in the main writ petition. 5. Registry to make necessary addition in the cause title. 6. Misc. case is disposed of. Judge 2026:MLHC:623 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.06.26 18:06:13 IST