1 Serial No. 02 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 182 of 2026 Date of Decision: 12.08.2026 Shri. Dobelsingh L. Nonglait, Aged about 47 years, S/o Shri. Moling L. Kynshi, R/o Kynshi Mawria Village, P.O & P.S: Mairang, District: Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. (Presently serving sentence at District Prison and Correctional Home, Nongpoh) .…… Applicant -Vs- The State of Meghalaya represented by the Public Prosecutor, Government of Meghalaya. ……… Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. B.L. Lyngkhoi, Adv. vice Mr. P. Yobin, LAC. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Mr. S.A. Sheikh, GA. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2026:MLHC:872-DB 2 Per W. Diengdoh, (J): JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Though the delay sought to be condoned in this application is about 2498 days, the grounds and reasons cited for such delay has been partially fastened on the conduct of the learned Legal Aid Counsel. 2. This Court is constraint to hear the appeal on merits, however, we would observe that the High Court Legal Services Committee to look into this matter and to ensure that no further occurrence of the same nature to happen again. 3. On prayer so made, the delay of 2498 days in filing the related appeal is condoned. 4. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list it for admission after 2(two) weeks. 5. Misc. Case disposed of. 6. Let copy of this order be issued upon the High Court Legal Services Committee for necessary action. (B. Bhattacharjee) (W. Diengdoh) Judge Judge 2026:MLHC:872-DB Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.08.12 19:02:03 IST