Meghalaya High Court
Crl.M.C./86/2026 of SANDARSING WAHLANG Vs STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ANR. on 20 May 2026
No. 02 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Crl.M.C. No. 86 of 2026 Date of Decision: 20.05.2026 Shri. Sandarsing Wahlang Aged 31 years S/o (L) Srip Rani R/o Thangmaw Village, Mairang, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. .…….. Appellant/Accused Person -Vs- 1. State of
Serial No. 02
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
Crl.M.C. No. 86 of 2026
Date of Decision: 20.05.2026
Shri. Sandarsing Wahlang
Aged 31 years
S/o (L) Srip Rani
R/o Thangmaw Village, Mairang,
West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
.…….. Appellant/Accused Person
-Vs-
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1. State of Meghalaya represented by
The Public Prosecutor,
Govt. of Meghalaya.
2. Shri. XXX
The Complainant/Brother of
Victim Sessions Case No. 1 of 2021,
Arising out of Mairang P.S. Case No.
17(7)/2020
Through the Investigating Officer of the case, C/o Officer-in-Charge, Mairang Police Station, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
……… Respondents
Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge
Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. P. Agarwal, Legal Aid Counsel.
For the Respondent(s)
: Mr. A.H. Kharwanlang, Addl. PP with
Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA.
i) Whether approved for reporting in
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Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication
in press:
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Per W. Diengdoh, (J):
JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
1. Heard Ms. P. Agarwal, learned Legal Aid Counsel for the applicant, who has submitted that the applicant has preferred an appeal before this Court against the impugned judgment dated 25.03.2025 and related order of sentence dated 20.05.2025 passed by the Court of the learned Sessions Judge, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin in Sessions Case No. 1 of 2021, whereby, he was convicted and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 10(ten) years with fine of ₹ 3000/- (Rupees three thousand) only, and in default thereof, to undergo simple imprisonment of 1(one) month for the offence punishable under Section 376(2)(f)(l) of the IPC.
2. However, while preferring an appeal, a delay of 355 days has occurred, due to circumstances which is beyond the control of the applicant, since he belongs to a poor family and uneducated background, is not aware of his legal rights to file appeal or to engage a private counsel. As such, he could not prefer an appeal within the prescribed period of limitation. Thereafter, legal aid was sought for, and accordingly, this application was processed through Legal Aid Counsel. It is therefore prayed that the delay be condoned and the appeal be admitted.
3. Mr. A.H. Kharwanlang, learned Addl. PP along with Mr. E.R. Chyne, learned GA appearing for the State respondent has no objection to the prayer for condonation of the delay.
4. On consideration of the submission made, we are persuaded to allow this application on being satisfied that the grounds cited for the delay contain sufficient cause. Accordingly, the delay of 355 days in preferring the appeal is hereby condoned.
5. Registry is directed to diarize the appeal and list it for admission after 1(one) week.
6. Misc. Case disposed of.
(B. Bhattacharjee) (W. Diengdoh)
Judge Judge
Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.05.20 17:55:09 IST Signature Not Verified