Chief Justice I.P. Mukerji Archives

Meghalaya HC directs Single Judge to amicably resolve dispute over stone configuration believed to be ‘Shiva Linga’ in Mawjymbuin cave

The Court noted that since the subject matter pertained to religious property and religious sentiments were involved, therefore requested the Single Judge to resolve the issue through mediation or settlement.

Case Briefs High Courts

Meghalaya High Court expands PIL on cremation facilities to address need for Christian cemeteries

The PIL was filed regarding the facilitation of the cremation of persons belonging to the Khasi, Jaintia and Hindu communities throughout the State.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Power to enact and to repeal is sole prerogative of legislature’; Meghalaya HC dismisses plea challenging vires of Rajitlal University (Repealing) Act 2023

RITHS Trust, described as the sponsor in the Rajitlal University Act, 2011, filed the present plea. However, even after three years of the Act, the sponsors of the University had not shown any interest in approaching the State Government with an application to establish the University.