Shri. Rijied Nongphlang vs . State Of Meghalaya & 2 Ors.
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High Court of Meghalaya

Shri. Rijied Nongphlang vs . State Of Meghalaya & 2 Ors. on 8 February, 2024

Author: W. Diengdoh

Bench: W. Diengdoh

     Serial No. 03
     Regular List


                         HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
                               AT SHILLONG

Crl. M.C. No. 112 of 2023
                                                    Date of Decision: 08.02.2024
Shri. Rijied Nongphlang                Vs.          State of Meghalaya & 2 Ors.

Coram:
              Hon'ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge
              Hon'ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge

Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Appellant(s)    : Mr. T.K. Sangma, Adv.
For the Respondent(s)              : Mr. K. Khan, AAG with
                                     Mr. S. Sengupta, Addl. Sr. GA
                                     Mr. J.N. Rynjah, GA

                                  ORDER (ORAL)

Per W. Diengdoh, J.

1. Heard Mr. T.K. Sangma, learned counsel, who has submitted that the applicant has preferred an appeal before this Court against the judgment dated 13.12.2022 and order of sentence dated 22.12.2022 passed by the learned Special Judge (POCSO), Ri-Bhoi District in Special (POCSO) Case No. 6 of 2016 under Sections 4/6 of the POCSO Act, 2012 and under Sections 363/376(2)(i) IPC, 1860. However, in the process of preferring the said appeal, a delay of 312 days has occurred for which condonation of the same is prayed for.

2. On no strong objection being raised by the State respondent, this Court is inclined to allow the prayer made. Accordingly, the delay in filing the appeal is condoned.

3. Misc. Case disposed of.

4. Registry to diarize the main appeal and list it after 4(four) weeks. In the meantime, the lower court record is directed to be produced before this Court. The appellant is also directed to prepare the paper-book with copy to the respondents.

     (B. Bhattacharjee)                                        (W. Diengdoh)
           Judge                                                   Judge


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08.02.2024
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