Crl.Petn./120/2026 of KAMAL THAPA Vs THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ORS. on 7 August 2026

1. The State of Meghalaya, represented by Public Prosecutor.

2. The Officer-in-Charge, Rynjah Police Station, Rynjah, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.

3. XXX, 5 years, through the Officer-in-Charge, Rynjah Police Station, Rynjah, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. ..... Respondents

Coram:

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

Ms. B.S. Goyal, Adv with

Mr. A.J. Hazarika, Adv

Mr. S. Thapa, Adv

For the Respondents : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with

Mr. E.R. Chyne, Addl.PP

ORDER: (Oral)

After arguing for some time, when the Court was not inclined to entertain the petition seeking quashing of the FIR and consequently, the proceeding qua the petitioner, learned counsel for the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the petition.

Serial No.02 Supplementary List 2026:MLHC:840

2. The petition is accordingly dismissed as withdrawn.

3. Needless to state, that the trial court to conduct the case on its own merits, in accordance with law, uninfluenced by the withdrawal of this petition.

(Revati Mohite Dere)

Chief Justice

Meghalaya 07.08.2026 “Lam DR-PS” 2026:MLHC:840 Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2026.08.07 17:52:03 IST Signature Not Verified