HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.Petn. No. 43 of 2026 Date of order: 01.09.2026 Francis Lamare ......Petitioner - versus - 1. The State of Meghalaya duly represented by the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. Divisional Forest Officer (Complainant), Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division, Jowai, Meghalaya. 3. Investigation Officer, Divisional Forest Officer, Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division, Jowai. 4. Ranger forest Officer, Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division, Jowai. .....Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Appearance: For the Petitioner : None For the Respondents : Mr. A.H. Kharwanlang, Addl PP The matter was adjourned from time to time at the request of the learned counsel for the petitioner, i.e., on 15.06.2026 and 27.07.2026. Today, none appears for the petitioner. Hence, the petition stands dismissed for non-prosecution. (Revati Mohite Dere) Chief Justice Serial No. 05 Daily List 2026:MLHC:970 Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.09.02 17:05:45 IST