Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices for 3 High Courts
The Collegium on 11-9-2025 made the recommendations for the High Courts of Meghalaya, Patna and Manipur.
Meghalaya HC
Meghalaya HC widens scope of PIL on stray dogs menace to entire State, directs formation of Committee under Animal Birth Control Rules
Rule 4 provides for formation of a committee comprising of the commissioner/chief of the local authority, who would be the ex-officio Chairman, representatives of Public Health Animal Welfare, District Society for the said Act, Animal Welfare Organisations and humanitarian or a well-known individual.
Meghalaya HC directs for 2-hour ‘Incognito’ inspections on weighbridges during peak traffic over allegations of mismanagement & loss of revenue
“Only in cases of gross failure of the administrative machinery causing injury to the public at large who are unable to obtain any redress except with the intervention of the Court, should the Court intervene and this dividing line should be strictly maintained.”
Meghalaya High Court denies relief to 5th semester law student falling short on attendance to take exams citing mandate of law
“Rule 12 of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 shows that for a student who fails to attend 70% of the classes held in any subject, the Dean or the Principal may allow the student to take the Test, if the student concerned attended at least 65% of the classes held in the subject concerned, and attended 70% of classes on all subjects taken together.”
‘State can deviate from advertised vacancies in exceptional cases’; Meghalaya HC upholds appointment of 3 judges made above number of advertised vacancies
The Court clarified that the deviations from number of vacancies and appointments on them are permissible in exceptional circumstances or emergent situation, for clear and anticipated vacancies and not future vacancies.
Touching private part with penis amounts to aggravated penetrative sexual assault under POCSO Act; Meghalaya HC upholds man’s conviction for raping 4-yr-old girl
“When the testimony of the victim child inspires the confidence of the Court and is found to be reliable, there is no necessity to look for other corroborations.”
[Reinstating employee of unsound mind] Meghalaya HC dismisses Assam rifleman’s reinstatement plea who shot co-employee
The Rifleman was accused of missing from his service with his weapon and firing three rounds on his co-employee, injuring his right knee, right side of neck and lower abdomen.
‘Prosecution in rape cases cannot be withdrawn on basis of survivor’s forgiveness or understanding between parties’: Meghalaya HC
The rape survivor addressed a letter to the Police stating that she had forgiven the accused persons, considering their young age and desired not to proceed any further in the matter.
Meghalaya HC treats teacher’s resignation as voluntary retirement, grants pensionary benefits after 33 years of service
On being informed that her services were yet to be regularized, in view of the urgency to contest the elections, aspiring for a career in politics, she submitted the resignation letter.
Meghalaya HC directs for special interviews or examination to regularise services of 11 as Lady supervisors in Social Welfare Department
“The lady supervisors had served temporarily in the service for over fourteen years and with long years of service and experience, they had a legitimate expectation to be regularized or given an opportunity to secure their positions.”
‘AAI to ensure hopping flights to Bhopal from major cities in National Interest’; Meghalaya HC urges for flights to Bhopal on Friday and Sunday since Judges attend NJA
Due to the non-availability of direct flights, Judges and other Officials are forced to reach Bhopal via Delhi from Guwahati, which consumes more time and a wastage of money.
Meghalaya HC grants bail to person accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old minor
The Court considered the grant of bail on account of all the relevant factors, gravity and nature of the offence, the extent of punishment, if enlarged on bail, may abscond or tamper with the evidence and witnesses, etc.
Meghalaya HC grants bail to HIV positive accused under NDPS Act
The accused person required special consideration to get proper treatment or to recuperate from her suffering in an environment congenial to her.
‘Inculcate a culture of better treatment of animals, even if they are bred to be culled’: Meghalaya HC
The Meghalaya High Court said that the State may consider being a model in the Country regarding the ethical treatment of animals.
‘AMPT Road to be in top condition’; Meghalaya HC directs State PWD to undertake complete overhauling
The Court also expressed its concern about the same excuse of rain being given by the State to justify the poor conditions of some of the roads, despite it being well known that Meghalaya is one of the wettest places in the world.
‘16-year-old girl capable of making conscious decision for her well-being’; Meghalaya HC quashes POCSO proceedings against boyfriend
The Court also said that prima facie, it appeared that there was no mens rea involved.
Meghalaya HC grants bail to person accused of offence under NDPS Act
The applicant was arrested in connection with the case registered under Section 21(b) and 29 of the NDPS Act.
[Illegal Coal Mining] Meghalaya HC expresses concern for involvement of higher-ups of State; Reprimands State for complicity with kingpin
The Court said that the State is responsible for aiding the business of illegal mining and allowing illegal transport of thousands of metric tonnes of coal
Meghalaya HC directs State to restrict Constructions within 50 meters high-water mark of Umiam Lake
The Court ordered the State of Meghalaya to protect all the waterbodies in the State.
Meghalaya HC directs State to completely prohibit display of animal carcasses in meat shops
The Court said that apart from the hideous sight, there is also an element of hygiene involved since the meat displayed is open to the grime and dust of the street.