High Court
Meghalaya High Court
Shillong
The Meghalaya High Court was established in 2013, carved out of the Gauhati High Court's jurisdiction. It has jurisdiction over the state of Meghalaya.
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Touching a Child’s Breasts With Sexual Intent Constitutes Sexual Assault Under Section 7 of POCSO Act: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Rockyroy Lyngkhoi, upholding his conviction and five-year prison sentence in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor. The judgment was delivered by Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere on 1 September 2026 in Crl.A No. 27 of 2024. The appeal challenged the…
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Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor at Children’s Home Denied Bail, Court Says He Betrayed Child’s Trust: Meghalaya High Court
The High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong has rejected the bail application filed by Shri Adino Marboh in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The judgment was delivered on 14 August 2026 by Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh. The Court held that…
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Shillong Lawyers Hold Protest March Demanding Removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar: Meghalaya High Court
Lawyers in Shillong staged a massive protest on Thursday, demanding the immediate removal of Meghalaya Advocate General Amit Kumar. The protest was organized by the Meghalaya High Court Bar Association and the Shillong Bar Association, who had earlier passed a resolution urging the State government to dismiss Kumar.…
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Legal Services Committee Forms Panel to Handle Death Sentence Reference Matters: Meghalaya High Court
In an important step towards ensuring fair legal representation in death penalty cases, the Meghalaya High Court Legal Services Committee has constituted a special panel to handle death sentence reference matters that come before the High Court. The move follows recent directions issued by the Supreme Court of India…
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Claim That Body Remained at Spot for Two Days Due to Religious Practice Does Not Explain Police Inaction, Three Acquitted in Murder Case: Meghalaya High Court
The High Court of Meghalaya recently acquitted three persons who were earlier convicted in a murder case registered under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The matter related to the alleged murder of Sada Muruh in Lumkhudung village in November 1991. The Division Bench comprising Justice…
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10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment Upheld Under Section 6 of POCSO Act in Aggravated Sexual Assault Case: Meghalaya High Court
This criminal appeal was filed before the High Court of Meghalaya by a convict challenging his conviction and sentence awarded by the Special Judge (POCSO), Nongstoin. The convict was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs. 30,000 under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012 and additionally 1 year…
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POCSO Cases Involving Consensual Adolescent Relationships May Be Quashed to Prevent “Manifest Injustice”: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court delivered a significant judgment addressing the scope of quashing proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The case arose from a reference on whether proceedings under the POCSO law can be quashed based on consent using inherent powers under Section…
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Garo Hills ADC Notification Requiring ST Certificate for Election Nomination Quashed, Executive Committee Lacks Power: Meghalaya High Court
In an important judgment relating to election laws under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Meghalaya High Court set aside a notification issued by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council. The notification had made it compulsory for candidates to submit a Scheduled Tribe certificate while filing…
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Shillong Club’s Century-Old Lease Upheld, Admitted Deed Cannot Be Questioned for Mere Non-Production: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court has dismissed a Second Appeal filed by The Shillong Club Ltd., holding that when both parties admit the existence and execution of a lease deed, the First Appellate Court cannot invalidate it merely because the original document was not produced. The judgment was delivered on 4 March 2026 by…
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Centre Notifies Appointment of Justice Revati Mohite Dere as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court: Meghalaya High Court
The Central Government on Thursday, January 1, officially notified key judicial appointments under the Constitution of India. The notification relates to the appointment of a new Chief Justice for the Meghalaya High Court and the transfer of the incumbent Chief Justice to another High Court. These appointments were…
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‘Alarming’ Breach of Separation of Powers Flagged; District Council Judge Directed to Cease Functioning as Executive Secretary: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court passed a significant order reinforcing the constitutional principle of separation of powers by directing a judicial officer of the District Council Court to immediately stop functioning as an executive authority. The Court held that holding judicial and executive posts simultaneously is…
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Aadhaar Card Cannot Be Made Mandatory for SC/ST Students to Avail Post-Matric Scholarships: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant ruling, the Meghalaya High Court has restrained the State government from making Aadhaar card mandatory for students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories seeking post-matric scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. The Court held that students who can…
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POCSO Cases Involving Consensual Adolescent Relationships May Be Quashed to Prevent “Manifest Injustice”: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court delivered a significant judgment addressing the scope of quashing proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The case arose from a reference on whether proceedings under the POCSO law can be quashed based on consent using inherent powers under Section…
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Garo Hills ADC Notification Requiring ST Certificate for Election Nomination Quashed, Executive Committee Lacks Power: Meghalaya High Court
In an important judgment relating to election laws under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Meghalaya High Court set aside a notification issued by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council. The notification had made it compulsory for candidates to submit a Scheduled Tribe certificate while filing…
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Court Grants Bail in Shillong Police Bazar IED Blast Case, Emphasizing the Sanctity of Liberty: Meghalaya High Court
High Court of Meghalaya has recently delivered a decision in a case involving a significant bomb blast and subsequent legal proceedings. This judgment addresses the bail plea of Shri Wallam Jingsuk Barim and touches on various sections of the Explosive Substance Act 1908 and Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Details: 1.…
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Recall, Re-Examination Of Witness Not Permissible In Absence Of Tangible Reasons: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong quashed an order allowing the recalling of a witness in a serious criminal case involving Section 326 and Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, delivered on July 22, 2024, in Crl. Rev. P. No. 18 of 2023, highlights the critical…
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Court Upholds Conviction Of Boy Who Sexually Assaulted Minor Girlfriend After Making Her Unconscious: Meghalaya High Court
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of an accused for aggravated sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and Section 376(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This case underscores the severity of sexual offenses against minors and the…
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POCSO Act, Examining Other Witnesses Not Necessary If Victim's Sole Testimony Reliable To Convict Accused: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant ruling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the High Court of Meghalaya has upheld the conviction of an accused in a case involving sexual assault on a minor girl. Case Details: The case revolved around an incident where a minor girl, represented as P.W.2 in court…
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POCSO Act, Touching Victim's Private Parts With Penis Amounts To Offence Of Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault: Meghalaya High Court
Shillong, July 15, 2024: In a significant verdict, the High Court of Meghalaya has upheld the conviction of an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 for aggressive penetrative sexual assault on a 4-year-old girl. The judgment was delivered by Justice W. Diengdoh and Chief…
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Media Persons Face Liability Under Section 23 POCSO Act for Disclosing Minor's Identity: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Meghalaya, in the case of Shri Eric Ranee & 2 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & Anr. (Crl. Petn. No. 79 of 2023), delivered a judgment on October 6, 2023, under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The case revolves around allegations of…
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Judgment In POCSO Case Put On Hold As Trial Court Asked To Ascertain Accused's Juvenility First: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court has suspended a conviction under Section 3(a)/4 of the POCSO Act and directed the Trial Court to first determine whether the accused was a juvenile at the time of the alleged offence. The division bench comprising Justice W. Diengdoh and Justice B. Bhattacharjee passed this order while hearing…
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Minor Survivor’s Testimony Seals 3-Year Sentence Under POCSO Act for Sexual Assault During Night Stay: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court on 2nd May 2025 upheld the conviction of Shri Tarsis Wanniang, a resident of Seinduli village, West Khasi Hills, for committing sexual assault on a 15-year-old minor girl, under Section 7/8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case was heard by Hon’ble…
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Trial Court’s Maintenance Order Set Aside Over Non-Disclosure Of Assets, Reconsideration Directed: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant development, the Meghalaya High Court has set aside a maintenance order passed by a Trial Court under Section 125 of CrPC, highlighting the crucial need for filing an affidavit of disclosure of assets and liabilities by both parties. The single-judge bench of Justice B. Bhattacharjee observed that the…
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Contempt Notice Issued To Don Bosco School Officials For Demolishing Potential Heritage Building: Meghalaya High Court
The High Court of Meghalaya, in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case filed by Raphael Warjri, expressed serious concern regarding the demolition of a building at St. Anthony’s Lower Primary School in Shillong. The PIL highlighted that the building had significant architectural and historical value, making it a…
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Court Denies Permission to Law Student with Low Attendance Citing Medical Reasons, Upholds Mandate of Law: Meghalaya High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Meghalaya has addressed the case of a student seeking relief for an attendance shortfall preventing him from appearing in the 5th Semester End Semester Exams at Shillong Law College. The petitioner, Shri Bamang Nabam, approached the court under Article 226 of the Constitution of…
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Seize Plastic Items Below 120 Micron Width Until Substitutes Are Developed: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Meghalaya has directed the State Government to take more stringent steps towards enforcing a ban on plastic materials, following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Phuyosa Yobin. The case, Phuyosa Yobin Vs. State of Meghalaya & anr, has brought attention to the…
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Conviction for Aggravated Sexual Assault on Minor Girl Under Section 10 of POCSO Act: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Meghalaya, a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has highlighted the gravity of sexual offenses against minors. The judgment delivered on October 14, 2024, addresses the appeal of Shri Ajaybirth Marak, who was previously convicted for…
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Prosecution In Serious Offences Like Rape Cannot Be Withdrawn Based On Forgiveness Of Victim: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Meghalaya, presided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, has dismissed a petition seeking to quash an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings under Section 376D and Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involves two accused, Shri Tenzin Tsephel and Shri…
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Section 311 Cr.PC, Application To Recall Witness Is Valid On Grounds Of Inadequate Examination By Previous Counsel: Meghalaya High Court
Shillong, July 1, 2024: In a recent development, the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong has addressed a significant issue in the criminal case of the State of Meghalaya vs. Shri Traiborlang Khongrymmai. The court ruled on a petition challenging the decision of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sohra Sub-Division,…
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Section.145 CrPC, Attachment Order Cannot Be Passed If There Was No Evidence Of Likelihood Of Breach Of Peace: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant legal development, the Meghalaya High Court has quashed an order dated 20.04.2022 passed under Section 145 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC), concerning a contentious land dispute between Shri Minondro Arengh and Talika T. Sangma. The case, identified as Crl. Rev. P. No. 6 of 2022, centered…
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Court Rejects Bail In POSCO Case Despite Trial Delay, Considering Seriousness Of Offence: Meghalaya High Court
Shillong, Meghalaya: In a recent order, the Meghalaya High Court denied bail to Thosterning Lyngdoh Nonglait, accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl. The case highlights the seriousness of POCSO Act violations and the court's consideration of both the nature of the offense and the rights of the accused. Case…
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In A Sacred Relationship Husband Is Property Of Wife & Vice-Versa: Meghalaya High Court Modifies Conviction Of Husband Accused Of Killing Wife's Paramour
In a significant ruling, the Meghalaya High Court has modified the conviction of an accused from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 2 to Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code. This decision came in light of evidence that the crime was committed under sudden provocation, reducing the…
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About the Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court was established in 2013, carved out of the Gauhati High Court's jurisdiction. It has jurisdiction over the state of Meghalaya.
Seat
Shillong
State / UT
Meghalaya
Region
Northeast India
