1 Serial No.28 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)]. No. 214 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 25 of 2026 Date of Decision: 17.08.2026 Shri. Premjit Konwar Son of Late Chuchen Konwar Rsident of B1, Utshav Kanan, Hengrabari Road, Guwahati-781005, Assam. …Applicant -Versus- 1. Shri. Messingland Sohshang, Aged 27 years old S/o Tombimar Marwein, R/o 141, Upper Laitkesh, PO Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya – 793119. 2. The State of Meghalaya, through the Chief Secretary. 3. The Superintendent of Police, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. 4. The Officer-in-Charge, Nongstoin Police Station, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. …Opposite Parties. 2026:MLHC:895 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Marpan, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. O.A.I.Bang, Adv. for R 1. Ms. S.Laloo, GA for R 2-4. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. This application has been filed for striking off the name of the applicant in person, who has been arrayed as respondent No. 5 in the main writ petition, and the same be continued only by his designation. 2. Perused the application, and also as the learned counsel for the petitioner/respondent No. 1 has no objection, the same is allowed. 3. Accordingly, the name of the applicant who is arrayed as respondent No. 5 in the main writ petition, shall be struck off and shall continue only by designation. 4. Misc. case is allowed and disposed of. 2026:MLHC:895 3 5. Registry to make necessary correction in the cause title. Judge 2026:MLHC:895 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.08.17 16:21:51 IST