Crl.M.C./158/2025 of SOTJING CH. MARAK Vs STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ANR. on 17 December 2025

1. State of Meghalaya, represented by its Secretary, Ministry of Home (Police), Government of Meghalaya.

2. The Complainant through In-Charge, Betasing, Police Out Post Ampati, South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.

Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Soumen Sen, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance : For the Applicant : Mr. N.M. Mansuri, Adv

For the Respondent : Mr. K. Khan, AAG with

Mr. S. Sengupta, Addl.Sr.GA

Mr. A.H. Kharwanlang, Addl.Sr.GA

i) Whether approved for

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This is an application for suspension of sentence.

2. In view of paragraph 34 of the impugned judgment and having regard to the fact that the applicant is happily married to the victim and they have a child of seven months and the applicant was granted bail before conviction and also having regard to the report filed by the Jail Serial No.09 Supplementary List 2025:MLHC:1241-DB

Superintendent certifying that the applicant has maintained respectful, discipline and cooperative attitude towards prison authorities and fellow inmates, we are inclined to suspend the sentence on the condition that the applicant would release on personal bond to the satisfaction of the Special Judge, POCSO, South West Garo Hills District, Ampati and shall undertake to appear before this Court as and when required and he shall not leave the jurisdiction of this Court without the expressed leave of the Court. The applicant must also report to the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Station once a month and shall take good care of the victim and the child.

3. The application for suspension of sentence is allowed and stands disposed of.

(H.S. Thangkhiew) (Soumen Sen) Judge Chief Justice

2025:MLHC:1241-DB Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2025.12.18 13:57:19 IST Signature Not Verified