HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.Petn. No. 13 of 2026 Date of order: 13.03.2026 Shri Chintu K. Marak ....Appellant - versus - 1. The State of Meghalaya represented by the Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. The Secretary, Department of Home and Police, Shilong, Meghalaya. 3. The Superintendent of Police East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya. 4. WPSI J.M. Kurbah, Investigating Officer, Sadar P.S. Case No. 237(7) 2024 U/S 7/8 of the POCSO Act, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. Shri Denzil Hujon 5. Shri Vinod Chettri ....Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Appearance: For the Petitioner : Mr S.P. Mahanta, Sr Adv. with Mr L.M. Sangma, Adv. For the Respondents : Mr K. Khan, AAG with Mr S. Sengupta, Addl PP Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks leave to withdraw the petition since during the pendency of the Serial No. 01 Supplementary List 2026:MLHC:175 aforesaid petition i.e., yesterday, charge has been framed in the said case. The petition is, accordingly disposed of as withdrawn. Needless to state, that the trial Judge to proceed with the trial on its own merits uninfluenced by the withdrawal of this petition. Needless to also state, that all contentions of all parties on merits are kept open. (Revati Mohite Dere) Chief Justice 2026:MLHC:175 Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.03.13 13:44:07 IST