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Meghalaya High Court legal rulings
Overview
The Meghalaya High Court has addressed multiple legal matters involving regional governance and environmental enforcement.
In matters regarding the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), the court reviewed a petition concerning election delays. The state reported that elections were previously postponed due to law-and-order concerns, with the Governor extending the current term until October 18, 2026. A delimitation committee has also been reconstituted to propose new boundaries based on census data.
Separately, the court criticized the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) for its failure to enforce closure orders against polluting industries in Byrnihat. The court noted that industries seem to be operating ‘with impunity under the very nose of the authorities’ despite reports of air and water pollution affecting the Umtrew River. Consequently, show cause notices were issued to senior MSPCB officials to determine if contempt of court proceedings are warranted.
Entities
Meghalaya High Court · East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner · Revati Mohite Dere · Mawkhar Presbyterian Church · Garo Hills Autonomous District Council
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesMeghalaya High Court rules on GHADC elections and industrial pollution
The Meghalaya High Court disposed of a petition regarding delayed GHADC elections and issued show cause notices to pollution control officials over industrial non-compliance in Byrnihat.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMeghalaya High Court quashes orders restricting church religious rites
The Meghalaya High Court quashed orders by the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner that restricted religious rites at Mawkhar Presbyterian Church, ruling the state cannot adjudicate ecclesiastical disputes.
Sources
highlandpost.com · lawchakra.in · socialnews.xyz · southasiaviews.com · theshillongtimes.com