Sukher Nongrum v. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council and Ors

JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

¶1This application has been filed by the applicant (Sordar of Shnat Raid Nongskhen, Khyrim Syiemship) for clarification of the Judgment and Order dated 25.02.2026 passed in WP(C) No. 78 of 2026,

inasmuch as, though status quo orders have been passed with regard to the administration of Shnat Raid Nongskhen, in view of the fact that the matter has been seized by the Executive Committee, a certain Ms. B. Mylliem, Advocate under the instructions of her colleague had sent a letter to the applicant dated 26.02.2026, instructing the applicant to not exercise or discharge any functions in view of the Court's order of status quo.

¶2It is not understood under what circumstances this letter was sent to the applicant, inasmuch as, a plain reading of the order 25.02.2026, would indicate that the Court had acknowledged and recorded that a stay order passed by the Executive Committee was operating on the suspension of the applicant, which would categorically imply that he would still remain in office. The letter dated 26.02.2026, issued by the said Advocate therefore, is contemptuous in nature.

¶3Mr. K.V. Kharlyngdoh, learned counsel for the respondents No. 5 to 9, submits that the same was due to inadvertence and it will be withdrawn immediately, with proper intimation to the applicant.

¶4Accordingly, in consideration of the submission made by Mr. K.V. Kharlyngdoh, learned counsel for the respondents No. 5 to 9, the matter stands closed and disposed of. JUDGE Meghalaya

02.03.2026 "V. Lyndem-PS"

Date: 2026.03.02 19:31:19 IST

Serial No. 01 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC (WPC) No. 32 of 2026 in WP(C) No. 78 of 2026 Date of Decision: 02.03.2026 Shri Sukher Nongrum, S/o (L) N. Malngiang, R/o Nongskhen Village, Kyrim Syiemship, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Represented by its Secretary to the Executive Committee, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Executive Member, In-Charge Elaka, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 3. Syiem of Hima Khyrim, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 4. Lyngdoh/Basan, Raid Mawlieh, Khyrim Syiemship. 5. Dr. Khrawburom Iawkoh, S/o (L) E. Khongstai, R/o Nongskhen Village, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6. Shri Banshan Lang Sutnga, S/o (L) D. Iawram, R/o Nongskhen Village, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 7. Shri Draskan Dura, S/o (L) K. Iawram, R/o Nongskhen Village, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 8. Shri Present Massar, S/o (L) P. Shullai, R/o Korblang Village, Raid Nongshken, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 9. Shri Aldrin Samiam, S/o (L) K. Diengdoh, R/o Mairlynnai Wahsherkhmut Village, Raid Nongshken, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya … Petitioner(s) Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. J. Shylla, Adv. with Mr. F.L. Dkhar, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. T.T. Diengdoh, Sr. Adv. with Mr. J.K. Pariat, Adv. (For R 1&2) Mr. K.V. Kharlyngdoh, Adv. with Mr. W. Dkhar, Adv. (For R 5-9) i) Whether approved for reporting in Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: