Meghalaya High Court
Crl.M.C./135/2026 of PHOMTORES KHARBANI Vs STATE OF MEGHALAYA on 15 July 2026
2026:MLHC:726
No. 07 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 135 of 2026 Date of Decision: 15.07.2026 Shri Phomtores Kharbani S/o Shri. S. Lyngkhoi, R/o Shriang Rymmaw Village, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya Presently serving sentence at District Prison & Correctional
Serial No. 07
Supplementary List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
Crl.M.C. No. 135 of 2026
Date of Decision: 15.07.2026
Shri Phomtores Kharbani
S/o Shri. S. Lyngkhoi,
R/o Shriang Rymmaw Village,
West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
Presently serving sentence at District Prison & Correctional Home, Shillong
…Applicant
-Versus-
State of Meghalaya
Represented by the Public Prosecutor
Government of Meghalaya
…Respondent
Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge
Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Appellant(s)
: Mr. P. Yobin, Adv. with
Ms. S. Mitkong, Adv.
For the Respondent(s)
: Mr. H. Kharmih, Addl. P.P
Mr. S. Sengupta, Addl. P.P
i)
Whether approved for reporting in
Yes/No
Law journals etc.:
ii)
Whether approved for publication
in press:
Yes/No
ORDER (ORAL)
1. Heard Mr. P. Yobin, learned counsel for the applicant who has 2026:MLHC:726
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submitted that this is an application for condonation of delay of 400 days in preferring the related appeal which delay was caused as the applicant had no access to legal assistance and was also financially unstable.
2. The learned counsel therefore prays that the delay may be condoned to allow the applicant in preferring the related appeal.
3. Mr. H. Kharmih, learned Addl. P.P appears for the State respondent and has no objection to the prayer made.
4. This Court after consideration of the submission made is inclined to allow this application on the grounds cited containing sufficient cause.
5. Accordingly, the delay of 400 days in preferring the related appeal is hereby condoned.
6. Registry to diarize the appeal and list the same for admission after 1(one) week.
7. Misc. Case disposed of. Judge Meghalaya 15.07.2026 “Tiprilynti–PS” 2026:MLHC:726 Digitally signed by TIPRILYNTI KHARKONGOR Date: 2026.07.15 19:44:57 IST Signature Not Verified
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