Navin Chettri v. State of Meghalaya and 8 Ors

JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

¶1Heard Ms. S. Shallam, learned counsel for the applicant.

¶2Also heard Mr. J.N. Rynjah, learned GA for the State respondent Nos. 1-3, Mr. S. Khyriem, learned counsel for the respondent Nos. 4-8, Ms. W. Rymbai, learned counsel for the respondent No. 9, Ms. R. Fancon, learned counsel vice Dr. N. Mozika, learned DSGI for the respondent No. 10 and Ms. S. Langstieh, learned counsel for the respondent No. 11.

¶3The prayer made in this application is for this Court to allow amendment of the main writ petition in view of the subsequent developments in the case of the parties as regard the confirmation letter dated 29.04.2025, whereby the service of the private respondent No. 9 as Assistant Professor (Lecturer) was confirmed by the relevant authorities. It is in this backdrop that the applicant has sought for incorporation of such fact and for the writ petition to be amended suitably.

¶4The learned counsels for the respective respondents have no objection to the prayer made.

¶5On consideration of the submission made, this Court is inclined to allow the prayer of the applicant. Accordingly, the applicant is directed to file the amended writ petition with advance copy to the learned counsels for the respondents.

¶6Misc. Case disposed of.

Judge

Serial No. 01 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)] No. 246 of 2025 in WP(C) No. 67 of 2023 Date of Decision: 11.02.2026 Navin Chettri, S/o Shri. Dhurba Chettri, R/o Nongthymmai, Lumbasuk, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …….. Applicant - Vs- 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya. 2. The Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, represented by its Commissioner and Secretary, Meghalaya Civil Secretariat, Myntdu Building, Shillong – 793001. 3. Directorate of Higher and Technical Education Meghalaya, Represented by its Director, Kenilworth Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 4. Shillong College, represented by its Governing Body, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 4. (A) The Shillong College Educational Society, represented by its Secretary, Shillong. 5. The Governing Body, Shillong College, represented by its Chairman, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 6. The Secretary, Governing Body, Shillong College, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 7. The Principal, Shillong College, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 8. Dr. E. Kharkongor, Shillong College, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 9. Smti. Karisa Shisha Kharkongor, C/o Shillong College, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. ……… Respondents/Ops 10. Ministry of Education, Union of India, represented by its Secretary, New Delhi. 11. University Grant Commission, Represented by its Secretary, New Delhi. ………… Proforma Respondents/ Ops. Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Ms. S. Shallam, Adv. vice Mr. S. Sen, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. J.N. Rynjah, GA. for R 1-3. Mr. S. Khyriem, Adv. vice Mr. K. Paul, Sr. Adv. for R 4-8. Ms. W. Rymbai, Adv. vice Mr. S. Jindal, Adv. for R 9. Ms. R. Fancon, Adv. vice Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI for R 10. Ms. S. Langstieh, Adv. for R 11. i) Whether approved for reporting in Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: