MC(WPC)/147/2026 of KYRSHON MARBANIANG AND ANR. Vs THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ORS. on 22 May 2026

1. Shri. Kyrshon Marbaniang S/o K.Marbaniang R/o H.No. 12, Mawsing, Vill-mawsing, East Khasi Hills District, Pin – 793010, Meghalaya.

2. Shri. Daming Nongkhlaw S/o-(L) S.Sohtun R/o-Village Mylliem Mawkhar, East Khasi Hill District, Pin-793009, Meghalaya.

…Applicants

-Versus-

1. The State of Meghalaya represented by the Secretary, District Council Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya, Meghalaya.

2. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, represented by the Secretary, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Pin-793002, Meghalaya.

3. The Office of the Syiem of Mylliem, represented by the Syiem, East Khasi Hills District, Mawkhar, Pin-793001, Shillong, Meghalaya.

4. The Myntri 5 kur 11 kur of Hima Mylliem, represented by the Chairman (Lyngskor), C/o- Office of the Syiem of Mylliem, Mawkhar, East Khasi Hills District, Pin-793001, Shillong, Meghalaya

5. The Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong-1, Meghalaya.

6. The Officer-in-Charge, Mawngap Police Station, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.

7. The Investigating Officer of Mawngap Police Station, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.

…Respondents

Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge

Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. N.Syngkon, Adv.

Ms. L.Phanjom, Adv.

For the Respondent(s)

: Mr. N.D.Chullai, AAG with

Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, GA for R 1, 5-7.

Ms. P.S.Nongbri, Adv. for R 2.

Mr. L.Khyriem, Adv with

Mr. W.Jyrwa, Adv. for R 3.

Mr. R.J.Kharjanrin, Adv. for R 8.

i) Whether approved for reporting in

Yes/No

Law journals etc:

ii) Whether approved for publication

Yes/No

in press:

JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

1. Today, Mr. R.J.Kharjanrin, learned counsel for the respondent No. 8 has produced a Resolution dated 21-05-2026, arrived at by the Dorbar Raid Mylliem-Hima Mylliem (San Kur Khadwei Kur Ha Ryngkat U Lyngdoh), wherein names of the persons who still belong to the Niam Khasi proposed to conduct the rituals have been supplied.

2. This Court notes its appreciation to the prompt action taken by the said Dorbar Kur and the Resolution dated 21-05-2026, wherein the 16 names have been suggested. The same are taken on record.

3. From the side of the applicant Lyngdoh also, few names have been suggested.

4. This Court at this juncture, will not pass any further orders but will leave it to the wisdom of the Kur and the Lyngdoh to decide on the final list of the persons belonging to the Niam Khasi, as per the names that have been supplied, to perform the rituals.

5. Misc. case accordingly stands closed and disposed of.

Judge

Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.05.22 17:14:45 IST Signature Not Verified