Crl.Petn./18/2025 of NONICKHA D. MOMIN AND 6 ORS. Vs THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND 5 ORS. on 16 July 2026

1. Smti. Nonickha D. Momin

2. Smti. Ripsera D. Sangma

3. Smti. Britalina R. Marak

4. Smti. Lucy G. Momin

5. Smti. Maritha A. Sangma

6. Smti. Sumiti T. Sangma

7. Smti. Lorina R. Marak ...Petitioners

- versus -

1. The State of Meghalaya represented by Secretary, Department of Home & Police Affairs, Meghalaya, Shillong.

2. The Superintendent of Police, West Garo Hills District, Tura, Meghalaya.

3. Investigating Officer, Tura P.S., West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

4. Officer-In-Charge, Tura P.S., West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

5. Shri Changchang Ch. Marak.

6. Shri Samuel Mrong Marak ...Respondents

Coram:

Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice

Serial No. 01 Daily List 2026:MLHC:738

Appearance: For the Petitioners : Mr P.T. Sangma, Adv.

For the Respondent : Mr S. Sengupta, Addl PP with

Mr A.H. Kharwanlang, Addl PP

After arguing for some time, when this Court was not inclined to entertain the aforesaid petition for suppression of a vital statement/document, learned counsel for the petitioners sought leave to withdraw the petition.

2. Petition is, accordingly dismissed as withdrawn with the aforesaid observation.

3. It is always open to the petitioners to approach the trial court and file appropriate application seeking discharge, as may be maintainable in accordance with law.

(Revati Mohite Dere)

Chief Justice

2026:MLHC:738 Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.07.20 16:20:14 IST Signature Not Verified