Serial No. 03 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG BA No. 20 of 2025 Date of Decision:15.05.2025 Shri. Banlumlang Shullai, S/o Shri R. War, Resident of Lumsohkymphor, Forest Colony, Shillong East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya ……Applicant VERSUS

1. State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Public Prosecutor.

2. Smti. X (Complainant).

[Through the Investigating Officer (I.O.) of Mawlai PS Case No. 63(8) 2022]

…… Respondents Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance:

For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. S. Deb, Adv.

Ms. S. Dhar, Adv.

For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N. Syngkon, GA Mr. J.N. Rynjah, GA (For R 1)

None for R 2 i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.:

ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No JUDGMENT (ORAL)

1. Heard Mr. S. Deb, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. N. Syngkon, learned GA for the State respondent.

2. The records would show that on being directed, the Investigating Officer (IO) had caused notice upon the complainant to be issued and the same was duly acknowledged, however, the complainant has not made any appearance in Court today.

3. In brief, the case of the petitioner is that his brother has been im