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meghalaya high court news

'An exception...': Why SC refused to send Sonam Raghuvanshi back to jail

Sonam Raghuvanshi, the Indore woman accused of plotting her husband's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, at a hospital for a medical check-up, in Ghazipur.
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 11:59 am IST

Meghalaya high court upholds bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi in honeymoon murder case

The case relates to the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who had travelled to Meghalaya with his wife Sonam for their honeymoon in May 2025. (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 12:00 am IST

Honeymoon murder: HC defers hearing on plea to cancel Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail

In this 2025 file photo, Sonam Raghuvanshi, woman accused of plotting her husband’s murder at a hospital for medical check-up. (PTI file photo)
Published on May 18, 2026 03:55 pm IST

Honeymoon murder case: Bail to accused Sonam leaves victim's family shocked; they seek CBI probe

Honeymoon murder case: Bail to accused Sonam leaves victim's family shocked; they seek CBI probe
Published on Apr 28, 2026 09:06 pm IST

Meghalaya HC acquits woman in husband, son murder case, sets aside life term

The ruling effectively brings to a close a case that began over 20 years ago.
Published on Mar 19, 2026 07:40 pm IST

HC expresses dissatisfaction over Meghalaya govt’s response to illegal mine blast

The court directed that the terms of reference of the commission probing the matter be expanded. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 26, 2026 10:29 am IST

Meghalaya HC calls failure to curb illegal rat-hole mining ‘distressing’

Meghalaya HC calls failure to curb illegal rat-hole mining ‘distressing’
Updated on Feb 09, 2026 08:01 pm IST

SC collegium recommends elevation of 2 Bombay HC judges

Justice Revati P. Mohite Dere
Published on Dec 19, 2025 06:28 am IST

HC panel confirms illegal coal mining in Meghalaya, pulls up district police

HC panel confirms illegal coal mining in Meghalaya, pulls up district police
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:14 pm IST

Meghalaya finalises SOPs to tackle early marriages, violence against women and children

Adviser to the department Paul Lyngdoh said the SOPs aim to bridge the gap between traditional practices and existing laws such as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. (Representative photo)
Published on Nov 12, 2025 02:58 pm IST

Meghalaya panel seeks demolition of illegal Coke Plants, FIRs against 21

A coke oven is an industrial furnace used in the recovery of coke from coal, where the conditions of production significantly influence the composition and properties of by-products such as coal tar. (Representational image)
Published on Nov 04, 2025 04:19 pm IST

Meghalaya HC directs state govt to set up Police Accountability Commission within 4 months

Meghalaya HC directs state govt to set up Police Accountability Commission within 4 months
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:18 am IST

Meghalaya HC pulls up govt over delay in expansion of Shillong airport

Meghalaya HC pulls up govt over delay in expansion of Shillong airport
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:34 am IST

HC asks Meghalaya govt to monitor cement firm’s operations amid charges of illegal mining

HC asks Meghalaya govt to monitor cement firm’s operations amid charges of illegal mining
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:24 am IST

Meghalaya HC directs school to pay compensation to parents of student who died of electrocution

Meghalaya HC directs school to pay compensation to parents of student who died of electrocution
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 03:48 am IST

PIL challenges Khasi Lineage legislation, Meghalaya HC seeks AG's response

PIL challenges Khasi Lineage legislation, Meghalaya HC seeks AG's response
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:50 am IST

Eviction drive carried out in Shillong in compliance with Meghalaya HC orders

Eviction drive carried out in Shillong in compliance with Meghalaya HC orders
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:34 am IST

Aadhaar not mandatory for SC/ST scholarship benefits: Meghalaya HC

Representational image.
Published on Jul 22, 2025 08:49 am IST

HC seeks report on Shillong airport expansion by early next month

HC seeks report on Shillong airport expansion by early next month
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:46 am IST

Eviction of hawkers in Shillong without vendor list will violate Meghalaya HC order: Advocate

Eviction of hawkers in Shillong without vendor list will violate Meghalaya HC order: Advocate
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:41 am IST

Shillong hawker eviction drive: HC appoints monitor to ensure legal procedures are followed

Shillong hawker eviction drive: HC appoints monitor to ensure legal procedures are followed
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 12:50 am IST

HC directs Centre, Meghalaya govt to respond on 2016 recommendations of Linguistic forum

HC directs Centre, Meghalaya govt to respond on 2016 recommendations of Linguistic forum
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 12:39 am IST

Raja Raghuvanshi's Kin to appeal before Meghalaya HC for Narco test of accused

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi had demanded a CBI inquiry into the matter.
Published on Jun 30, 2025 10:16 pm IST

HC directs Meghalaya govt to take action on revenue loss allegation

HC directs Meghalaya govt to take action on revenue loss allegation
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:00 pm IST

Free electricity, petrol for retired HC judges in Meghalaya

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma. (File Photo)
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:17 pm IST

Over 1.92 lakh MT of illegal coal found by aerial survey in Meghalaya: HC panel

After the ban imposed by the National Green Tribunal, which was upheld by the Supreme Court, no rat-hole mining is allowed unless permitted under the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. (Representational image)
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 04:53 pm IST

Panel report to Meghalaya HC recommends aerial surveys to curb coal mining

The 26th report by Justice (retired) BP Katakey emphasises that aerial surveys will help locate illegal coal mining, sale, and transportation (Representative Image)
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:59 pm IST

Panel set up by Meghalaya HC recommends use of explosives to seal illegal coal mines

The justice B P Katakey (retd) committee made the recommendation in its 25th interim report (FILE PHOTO/Reuters)
Published on Oct 29, 2024 04:39 pm IST

Meghalaya high court gets bomb threat via email, 2nd this year

Police said the bomb disposal squad checked the high court premises.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 09:38 pm IST

‘Trial court lost its way in minor details’: HC cancels acquittal of 2 for murder

The Meghalaya high court allowed the appeal by the state government against the 2019 acquittal of the two men (File Photo)
Published on Sept 28, 2023 03:13 pm IST