1 Serial No. 06 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 175 of 2026 Date of Decision: 12.08.2026 Shri. Bonrojes Marwein, S/o Shri. Bolding Khardewsaw (Convict presently serving sentence in Correctional Home & Prisons, Shillong) R/o Nonglang Village, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. .…….. Applicant -Vs- State of Meghalaya through the Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Department of Home (Police), Civil Secretariat, Shillong. ……… Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. N.M. Kharshemlang, LAC. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. H. Abraham, GA. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2026:MLHC:874-DB 2 Per W. Diengdoh, (J): JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Heard Ms. N.M. Kharshemlang, learned Legal Aid Counsel for the applicant, who has submitted that the applicant has preferred an appeal before this Court against the impugned judgment and related order of sentence dated 30.03.2021 passed by the Court of the learned Sessions Judge, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin in Sessions Case No. 66 of 2015, whereby, he was convicted and sentenced to undergo imprisonment for a period of 10(ten) years with fine of ₹ 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) only, and in default thereof, to undergo further simple imprisonment of 2(two) months for an offence punishable under Section 376(f) IPC. 2. However, while preferring an appeal, a delay of 1894 days has occurred, due to circumstances which is beyond the control of the applicant, lacking financial capacity, has no means to file an appeal or to engage a private counsel. As such, he could not prefer an appeal within the prescribed period of limitation. Thereafter, legal aid was sought for, and accordingly, this application was processed through Legal Aid Counsel. It is therefore prayed that the delay be condoned and the appeal be admitted. 3. Mr. H. Abraham, learned GA appearing for the State respondent has no objection to the prayer for condonation of the delay. 4. On consideration of the submission made, we are persuaded to allow 2026:MLHC:874-DB 3 this application on being satisfied that the grounds cited for the delay contain sufficient cause. Accordingly, the delay of 1894 days in preferring the appeal is hereby condoned. 5. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list it for admission after 1(one) week. 6. Misc. Case disposed of. (B. Bhattacharjee) (W. Diengdoh) Judge Judge 2026:MLHC:874-DB Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.08.12 18:58:06 IST