1 Serial No. 02 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 42 of 2026 Date of Decision: 02.04.2026 Shri. Kyrshan Sungoh, Son of Smti. Sobina Sungoh Aged about 35 years, resident of Mookhap Village, P.S Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District. …….. Applicant - Vs- State of Meghalaya represented by the Commissioner & Secretary to the Department of Home (Police) Government of Meghalaya, Shillong – 793001. ……… Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. M. Sharma, Legal Aid Counsel. Ms. E. Gurung, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. H. Kharmih, Addl. PP 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:295 2 JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Heard Mr. M. Sharma, learned Legal Aid Counsel for the applicant, who has submitted that the applicant has filed an appeal before this Court, being aggrieved and dissatisfied by the impugned judgment and order dated 15.05.2024 passed by the Court of the learned Sessions Judge, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai in Sessions Case No. 135 of 2013, wherein, he was directed to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a term of 7 years with fine of ₹ 5000/- (Rupees five thousand) only, and in default thereof, to undergo simple imprisonment of one month. 2. However, while preferring an appeal, a delay of 616 days has occurred, due to circumstances which is beyond the control of the applicant, inasmuch as, the learned counsel for the applicant could not obtained the papers/documents within the prescribed period of limitation. Thereafter, a Legal Aid Counsel was provided to him, and eventually, the appeal was prepared by the Legal Aid Counsel. It is therefore prayed that the delay be condoned and the appeal be admitted. 3. Mr. H. Kharmih, learned Addl. PP along with Mr. S.A. Sheikh, 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, this Court is inclined to 2026:MLHC:295 3 allow this application on being satisfied that the grounds cited for the delay contain sufficient cause. Accordingly, the delay of 616 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. Judge 2026:MLHC:295 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.04.02 17:57:55 IST