WP(C)/218/2026 of KEROS LANGSTIEH AND ANR. Vs THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, KHASI HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND ORS. on 19 June 2026

1. Shri Keros Langstieh, S/o Smt. Melo Langstieh,

2. Shri Eroflin Lating

S/o Shri S. Bairo,

… Petitioner(s)

Versus

1. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong Represented by its Secretary, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya

2. The Chief Executive Member, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya

3. The Executive Member In-Charge Elaka, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya

4. Khyrim Syiemship represented by its Syiem (Chief) Smti, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya

5. The Bakhraw of Raid Nongkrem, Nongkrem Village, Pin Code-793015 East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya

6. Shri Wordington Nongrum

… Respondent(s)

Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. S. Marpan, Adv.

For the Respondent(s) : Ms. P.S. Nongbri, Adv. (For R 1-3)

Mrs. N.G. Shylla, Adv. (For R 4)

Ms. B.P. Ryntathiang, Adv. (For R 6)

i) Whether approved for reporting in

Yes/No

Law journals etc:

ii) Whether approved for publication

Yes/No

in press: (ORAL)

1. Mrs. N.G. Shylla, learned counsel has entered appearance today on behalf of the respondent No. 4, and Ms. B.P. Ryntathiang, learned counsel has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent No. 6.

2. However, Mr. S. Marpan, learned counsel who has just been newly engaged on behalf of the petitioners has submitted on instructions that he may be permitted to withdraw the instant application with liberty to file afresh, if so advised.

3. The prayer is allowed, accordingly the matter stands closed on withdrawal, however with liberty as prayed.

JUDGE

Meghalaya 19.06.2026 “V. Lyndem-AR-PS”