GAHC030000162024 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)

Case No. : CRL.A(J)/1/2024 Sh. Roneihsanga Saron Veng, Bilkhawthlir, Mizoram VERSUS State of Mizoram Aizawl

2: Shri Seltawn, Saron Veng, Bilkhawthlir, Mizoram BEFORE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MRIDUL KUMAR KALITA For the Appellant : Ms. B. Lalramhnemi, Amicus Curiae.

For the Respondents : Ms. Mary L. Khiangte, Addl. P.P., Mizoram : Mr. Lalrokunga Pautu, Legal-Aid-counsel (for respondent No. 2)

Date of Hearing : 28.04.2026 Date of Judgment : 30.04.2026 JUDGMENT & ORDER

1. Heard Ms. B. Lalramhnemi, the learned Amicus Curiae for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. Mary L.Khiangte, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State as well as Mr. Lalrokunga Pautu, learned legal-aid-counsel, appearing for the respondent No. 2.

2. This appeal has been registered on filing of an appeal petition by appellant, namely, Roneihsanga, who is presently detained in District Jail, Kolasib, where he is serving out his sentence. He has impugned the judgment dated 25.01.2023, passed by the Court learned Additional Sessions Judge, (FTC), Kolasib in Sessions Case (K) Case No. 3/2022, whereby the appellant was convic