1 Serial No. 08 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.A. No. 55 of 2026 Date of Decision: 23.07.2026 Shri. Bun Phawa, Son of Shri. Komel Dkhar, Resident of Pynthorsale Village, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya …Appellant -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya Through the Superintendent of Police, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya 2. The Officer-in-Charge, Khliehriat Police Station, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Ms. I.M. Lyngdoh, Legal Aid Counsel For the Respondent(s) : Mr. J.N. Rynjah, GA i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2026:MLHC:753 2 ORDER (ORAL) Ms. I.M. Lyngdoh, learned Legal Aid Counsel has submitted that this appeal may be allowed to be withdrawn as the same has become infructuous in view of the judgment dated 13.01.2026 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat in Criminal Appeal No. 3 of 2025. Accordingly, as prayed for, this Criminal Appeal is hereby disposed of as infructuous. Judge Meghalaya 23.07.2026 “Tiprilynti–PS” 2026:MLHC:753 Digitally signed by TIPRILYNTI KHARKONGOR Date: 2026.07.23 18:54:31 IST