HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.Petn. No. 121 of 2026 Date of order: 07.08.2026 1. Likstarling Kharbani 2. Miss B (Victim/Child Survivor) ...Petitioners - versus - 1. The State of Meghalaya, represented by the Secretary, Ministry of Home, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Superintendent of Police, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya. 3. Officer-in-Charge, Nongstoin Police Station, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. Smti. A (Complainant) Resident Shitangbah Village, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. ......Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Appearance: For the Petitioner : Ms. B. Sun, Adv. Ms. S.R. Marak, Adv. For the Respondents : Mr. S. Sengupta, Addl PP Mr. A.H. Kharwanlang, Addl PP Serial No. 03 Supplementary List 2026:MLHC:833 After arguing for some time, when the Court was not inclined to entertain the petition, since the trial had commenced, learned counsel for the petitioners sought leave to withdraw the petition. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Needless to state, the trial court to conduct the case on its own merits uninfluenced by the withdrawal of this petition. All contentions of all parties on merits are kept open. (Revati Mohite Dere) Chief Justice 2026:MLHC:833 Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.08.07 16:53:29 IST