1 Serial No. 01 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 107 of 2026 Date of Decision: 03.08.2026 Shri. Salsrang D. Sangma Aged about 28 years. S/o. Shri Honiar R Marak, R/o. Banchigittim, Cherangre, P.S. Tura. West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. … Accused/Appellant - Versus - 1. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Secretary Home Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. Shri. Jogen Ch Marak Aged about 54 years, S/o. Lt. Jangma M. Sangma R/o. Banchigittim, Cherangre, P.S Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. Smti. Bensila A Sangma Aged about 56 years W/o. Shri. Jogen Ch Marak, R/o. Banchigittim, Chrangre, P.S Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. … Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge 2026:MLHC:811-DB 2 Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. R. Pahsyntiew, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No ORDER (ORAL) 1. Mr. R. Pahsyntiew, learned counsel for the applicant has submitted that this instant application has been filed with a prayer for condonation of delay of 231 days in filing the related appeal, the ground being that the applicant/appellant on being convicted by the court of the learned Special Judge (POCSO), West Garo Hills District, Tura, in Special POCSO Case No. 28 of 2020 could not approach this Court within the stipulated period due to financial constraint and finally after exhausting all means was able to engage a counsel which is done so now. It is prayed that this application may be allowed, delay of 231 days may be condoned. 2. Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, learned GA appears for the State respondent and has no objection to the prayer of the applicant. 3. We have considered the submission and on perusal of the pleadings made in this application, this Court is persuaded to allow the prayer made. The delay as stated is hereby condoned. 2026:MLHC:811-DB 3 4. Accordingly, the delay of 231 days in preferring the related appeal is hereby condoned. 5. Registry to diarize the appeal and list the same for admission after 1(one) week. 6. Crl. Misc. Case is disposed of. (B. Bhattacharjee) (W. Diengdoh) Judge Judge Meghalaya 03.08.2026 “Tiprilynti–PS” 2026:MLHC:811-DB Digitally signed by TIPRILYNTI KHARKONGOR Date: 2026.08.03 19:02:34 IST