Bunlangki Sukhlain and Ors v. State of Meghalaya and Ors

Serial No. 55 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG

WP(C) No. 216 of 2026

Date of Decision: 19.08.2026

1.Shri. Bunlangki Sukhlain S/o Shri. N. Patlong

2.Shri. Diniwanlad Patwet S/o (L) Damris Pyrngap

3.Shri. Arwankijuh Sukhlain S/o (L) Nosmonlang Dkhar

4.Shri. Forward Sukhlain S/o Smti. M. Sukhlain

5.Shri. Sony Born Pyrngap S/o Smti. R. Pyrngap

6.Mr. Rimon Sukhlain S/o Smti. Herodia Sukhlain

7.Mr. Aibanhun Dkhar S/o Smti. Pyramid Dkhar

8.Mr. Damonlang Rupon S/o Smti. Glitter Rupon

9.Mr. Joohoi Sukhlain H/o Smti. Susan Pyrngap

10.Mr. Eladmon Patlong H/o Smti. Cheerfully Patwet

11.Mr. Manda Sukhlain H/o Smti. Eti Dkhar

12.Mr. Pynshailang Sutnga H/o Smti. Kynmaw Sutnga

13.Mr. Moonlight Patlong H/o Smti. Ienliew Pyrngap

14.Mr. Hawni Sukhlain S/o Smti. Sincerity Sukhlain

15.Mr. Hosris Patlong H/o Smti. Klet Sukhlain

16.Mr. Prince Sukhlain S/o Smti. Daing Sukhlain

17.Mr. Seibor Patwet S/o Shri. Shynna Patwet

18.Mr. Leader Pyrngap S/o Smti. Jingshai Pyrngap

19.Mr. Cherish Patlong S/o Smti. Shawlin Patlong

20.Mr. Kolas Sutnga H/o Smti. Khmihbha Pyrngap

21.Mr. Pynbha Tariang S/o Smti. Moris Tariang

22.Mr. Wombiang Sukhlain S/o Smti. Linda Sukhlain

23.Mr. Uniwan Shadap H/o Smti. Marling Sutnga

24.Mr. Hoibait Bareh H/o Smti. Ejingkmen Sutnga

25.Mr. Dibormi Sukhlain H/o Smti. Syllok Patwet

26.Mr. Minnos Sajem

H/o Smti. Bethel Sukhlain

27.Mr. Nisanki Sutnga H/o Smti. Inosha Sukhlain

28.Mr. Daman Pajuh H/o Smti. Rimaia Sukhlain

29.Mr. Tiedbha Sutnga H/o Smti. Impn Patwet

30.Mr. Yondeimon Sukhlain S/o Shri. Shidwic Bareh

31.Mr. Pyrkhat Pyrngap S/o Late Shri. Dro Suja

32.Mr. Hame Pyrngap S/o Shri. Moonlight Patlong

33.Mr. Rokil Langstang H/o Smti. Nehskhem Pyrngap

34.Mr. Breakstar Sutnga S/o Smti. Silent Sutnga

35.Mr. Jespar Sukhlain S/o Shri. Tinglish Pajuh

36.Mr. Memon Sukhlain S/o Shri. Fire Sutnga

37.Mr. Niwan Patwet S/o Shri. Hugerobert Pyrngap

38.Mr. Ebor Pyrngap S/o Smti. Siew Pyrngap

39.Mr. Kmenlang Patwet S/o Smti. Nida Patwet

40.Mr. Benedict Sutnga S/o Smti. Poverty Sutnga

41.Mrs. Twenty Patlong D/o Shri. Late Hanly Sukhlain

42.Mrs. Wanbiang Pyrngap D/o Shri. Harvest Patlong

43.Mrs. Beautiful Patwet D/o Smti. Shynna Patwet

44.Mrs. Riki Sukhlain W/o Shri. Nal Dkhar

45.Mrs. Roishuh Sukhlain D/o Smti. Sincerity Sukhlain

46.Mrs. Lumlang Pyrngap W/o Shri. Harvest Patlong

47.Mr. Daw wan Dkhar S/o Shri. Rewards Sukhlain

48.Mr. Rikordor Sutnga S/o Shri. Dapbiang Sutnga

49.Mr. Coming Sukhlain H/o Smti. Inibha Pyrngap

50.Mr. Medaker Pyrngap S/o Shri. Suklang Rupon

51.Mr. Dios Langshiang H/o Smti. Camly Patwet

52.Mr. Efficiency Pyrngap S/o Smti. Jingshai Pyrngap

53.Mr. Ribiang Pajuh S/o (L) Jamliwis Pyrngap

54.Mr. Unisiness Pyrngap S/o Smti. Rihun Pyrngap

55.Mr. Pynbait Sutnga S/o Smti. Jingshai Sutnga

56.Mr. Rappynskhambha Patlong S/o Smti. Twenty Patlong

57.Mr. Wanki Patlong H/o Smti. Himon Sukhlain

58.Mr. Atlas Patlong S/o Shri. Twenty Patlong

59.Mr. Titos Patlong S/o Smti. Twenty Patlong

60.Mrs. Malket Sukhlain W/o Shri. Tinglish Pajuh

61.Mrs. Tidygrace Sukhlain D/o Smti. Malket Sukhlain

:::Petitioners

-Vs-

1.State of Meghalaya Through the Chief Secretary Meghalaya Secretariat, Shillong – 793001

2.Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) Through its Member Secretary, Lumpyngngad, Shillong

3.Deputy Commissioner East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat

4.Director of Mineral Resources, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong

5.Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Through its Chief Executive Member, or other authorized person

6.Dalloi, Nongkhlieh Elaka, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya

7.Secretary, Nongkhlieh Elaka, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya

8.M/s Shree Cement Ltd., having its registered office at Bangur Nagar, Beawar District, Rajasthan – 305901

Through, its authorized signatory/ Shri. Syrpaibha Sukhlain, Local Director, R/o Shongthymme Village, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya

:::Respondents

Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge

Appearance:

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

For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A. Kumar, AG with

Ms. S. Laloo, GA (For R 1,3&4)

Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, Adv. (For R 5)

i) Whether approved for reporting in

Law journals etc.:

ii) Whether approved for publication in press:

Judgment and Order (Oral)

Mr. S.A. Sheikh, learned counsel on behalf of the petitioners on instructions prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition with liberty to file afresh, if so advised or to take any other steps, if necessary.

Prayer is allowed.

Accordingly, on the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed.

Judge

Meghalaya

19.08.2026 "D.Thabah-PS"

Date: 2026.08.19 14:19:47 IST