No "Band-Aid" Solution For Meghalaya Electricity Crisis, State Must Prepare Long-Term Plans: High Court

"There is no band-aid solution which may be resorted to in this case," the Meghalaya High Court observed while hearing a PIL concerning the severe electricity shortfall in the State.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W. Diengdoh therefore asked the government to come up with a long-term plan to address the deficit.“A blueprint requires to be prepared as to...

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Advocate Biswadeep Bhattacharjee As Additional Judge Of Meghalaya High Court

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Advocate Biswadeep Bhattacharjee as an additiona judge of the Meghalaya High Court. He is at present the Additional Advocate General of the State."In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Biswadeep...

Meghalaya High Court Refuses Bail To Director Of Coke Plant Allegedly Involved In Illegal Mining

The Meghalaya High Court on Thursday refused bail to the Director of a coke plant allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in West Khasi Hills District.A single bench of Justice W. Diengdoh observed that given the gravity of the alleged offence, Investigating Officer should be given ample opportunity to complete his investigation.As to the reliance placed by accused on Sunil Bharti...

Some Rivers In Meghalaya So Contaminated That They May Not Even Be Fit To Step Into: High Court

Several of the rivers, including the Umkhrah in Shillong itself are carrying such contaminated water that they may not be fit even to step into, the Meghalaya High Court observed on Wednesday.The remarks were made by a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W. Deingdoh to express dissatisfaction with the State's Waterbodies (Preservation and Conservation) Guidelines,...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of Advocate Biswadeep Bhattacharjee As Meghalaya High Court judge

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Advocate Biswadeep Bhattacharjee as a judge of the Meghalaya High Court. He is at present the Additional Advocate General of the State.In the resolution passed on July 12 but uploaded later, the collegium said that his name was proposed by the High Court Collegium on August 12 last year. However, no constitutional functionary in...

State Should Have Provided Alternate Sources Of Livelihood To Those Affected By Cessation Of Coal Mining Operations: Meghalaya High Court

The Meghalaya High Court on Thursday emphasized the need for the State government to provide alternative sources of livelihood to individuals who have been affected by cessation of mining activities in the State. The remarks were made after State submitted that due to sudden stoppage of mining activities, people were forced to continue with it despite the prohibition. Finding no force in...

'Doesn't Appear Investigation Was Satisfactory' : Meghalaya High Court Stays Trial In Death Case Of Cop Who Resisted Illegal Coal Racket

The Meghalaya High Court stayed the trial in the case related to the death of police officer PJ Marbaniang after expressing doubts about the SIT investigation."Even though the State says that the trial is proceeding, it does not appear that the investigation was satisfactory. Accordingly, let the trial not be continued till further orders", the bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice...

Order Of Executing Court Staying Execution Of Award Under O 21, R 26 CPC Is Within Jurisdiction: Meghalaya High Court

The Meghalaya High Court has ruled that there is no specific provision in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) as regard execution or stay of an arbitral award. Therefore, the order passed by the Executing Court who stayed the execution of the award by resorting to Order XXI Rule 26 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), was within its jurisdiction, the...

Meghalaya High Court Halts Tree Felling Until Issues With Shillong-Dawki Road Project Ironed Out

The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday passed an order prohibiting the felling of trees on Package 1 of the Shillong-Dawki Road project till issues with its implementation are ironed out.A bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W Diengdoh ordered,"The further felling of trees for the purpose of package I should not be carried out till such time that the work under package I is...

Meghalaya One Of The Wettest Places In World, Rain No Excuse To Justify Poor Road Conditions: High Court

The Meghalaya High Court on Monday expressed displeasure at the State government for coming up with rain as an excuse to justify their failure in maintaining roads. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W Diengdoh remarked,"It is a matter of concern that despite it being well known that Meghalaya is one of the wettest places in the world, the same excuse of rain is given...

Meghalaya High Court Asks State To Rein In Overcharging Water Tankers, Rejuvenate Water Bodies For Enhancing Supply In Shillong

The Meghalaya High Court on Friday directed the State government to take immediate action to regulate the exorbitant rates charged by water tankers supplying water to different parts of the capital city, Shillong. The court emphasized the need for both short-term and long-term plans to meet the current and future water demands, projecting 20 years ahead.The directions to this effect were made...

Constitutional Court Can't Interfere With Interpretation Of Law By Specialized Body Like Tribunal Unless Grossly Inappropriate: Meghalaya High Court

The Meghalaya High Court on Friday observed that when Constitutional Courts take up challenges to orders passed by a specialised tribunal, such courts have to tread with extreme care and caution.“A body that deals with a particular type of matters on an everyday basis would be expected to have greater command over the law applicable in the field and a Constitutional Court would not...