1 Serial No. 02 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 177 of 2026 Date of Decision: 07.08.2026 Shri Pynshailin Sangriang, Aged about 30 years, S/o Smti. Elbidaris Sangriang, R/o Rangblang, Lummawsiang Village, P.S. Nongstoin, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya …Applicant -Versus- State of Meghalaya Through Public Prosecutor …Opposite Party/Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. S.D. Upadhaya, Legal Aid Counsel Ms. A. Synrem, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Ms. R. Colney, Addl. P.P i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2026:MLHC:831 2 ORDER (ORAL) 1. Mr. S.D. Upadhaya, learned Legal Aid Counsel has submitted that this instant application has been filed with a prayer for condonation of delay of 883 days in filing the related appeal after being convicted by the learned Special Judge (POCSO), West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin vide judgment dated 05.01.2024 and order of sentence of even date. The ground cited being that the applicant could not approach this Court within the stipulated period due to financial constraint and finally after exhausting all means has sought for legal aid which is done so now. It is prayed that the aforementioned delay may be condoned. 2. Mr. N.D. Chullai, learned AAG assisted by Ms. R. Colney, Addl. P.P has no objection to the prayer made. 3. Accordingly on consideration of the submission made 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. 4. Misc. Case disposed of. 5. Registry to diarize the appeal and list the same for admission after 1(one) week. Judge Meghalaya 07.08.2026 “Tiprilynti–PS” 2026:MLHC:831 Digitally signed by TIPRILYNTI KHARKONGOR Date: 2026.08.07 15:44:18 IST