Crl.Petn./117/2026 of MANISH PASARI Vs THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ORS. on 9 September 2026

1. The State of Meghalaya represented by its Commissioner & Secretary, (Home) Police Department, Government of Meghalaya.

2. The Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.

3. The Investigating Officer (I/O), Sadar Police Station, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.

4. Smti. Anjana Jhunjhunwala Saraf. ....Respondents

Coram:

Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Appearance: For the Petitioner : Mr S. Chanda, Adv.

Mr S. Khyriem, Adv. For the Respondents : Mr J.N. Rynjah, Addl. PP with

Mrs I. Lyngwa, Addl PP

Mr. K. Ch. Gautam, Adv. [R4]

i) Whether approved for Yes/No

reporting in Law journals etc.:

ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No

in press:

Serial No. 05 Daily List 2026:MLHC:995

ORDER: (Oral)

By this petition, the petitioner seeks quashing of the FIR registered with the Sadar Police Station dated 29.07.2026, being FIR No. 269. The said FIR was registered at the behest of the respondent No. 4 for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 74, 79, 115(2), 324(2), 351(2) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

2. Learned Additional PP has tendered a report filed by the Police before the learned Magistrate on 31.08.2026. From a perusal of the said report, it appears that the Police after analysing the merits and demerits of the case, have come to the conclusion that the dispute is civil in nature and that no element of criminality is noticed/found in the said case.

3. In view of the said report filed by the Police before the concerned Court, nothing survives for further consideration in the petition.

4. Petion stands disposed of, accordingly.

(Revati Mohite Dere)

Chief Justice 2026:MLHC:995 Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.09.09 16:40:12 IST Signature Not Verified