29.07.2025 vs North Eastern Hill University (Nehu) on 29 July, 2025

Meghalaya High Court

Date Of Decision: 29.07.2025 vs North Eastern Hill University (Nehu) on 29 July, 2025

Author: H. S. Thangkhiew

Bench: H. S. Thangkhiew

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 Serial No. 04
 Supplementary List
                   HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
                            AT SHILLONG
WP(C) No. 306 of 2025
                                      Date of Decision: 29.07.2025
Shri Truelywell Lyngdoh,
S/o Shri Tes Niangmih.
R/o Nongtrai Village, P.O. Lawbah,
Near Church of God Building, East Khasi Hills District,
Shillong-793113                                  ... Petitioner(s)

      Versus

1. North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
   Through its Registrar, NEHU
   Campus, Mawkynroh, Umshing, Shillong-793022
   Meghalaya

2. Head of Department of Political Science,
   North Eastern Hill University,
   Mawkynroh, Shillong-793022

3. Chairperson, CUET-PG,
   Admission Committee (NEHU)
   NEHU Campus, Mawkynroh, Shillong-793022 ... Respondent(s)

Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge

Appearance:

For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. P. Yobin, Adv. with
Mr. A. Dkhar, Adv.

For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S. Sen, Adv. with
Ms. E. Blah, Adv.

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i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No
Law journals etc:

ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No
in press:

(ORAL)

1. Mr. S. Sen, learned counsel for the respondent University

has submitted that 2(two) seats are reserved for Persons with

Disabilities (PwDs), i.e. 1(one) for Un-reserved and another for

Reserved category. He further submits that there are 3(three) candidates

have presently applied for admission in PwD category, and that the

same is under examination. He prays that some time be given to the

University authorities to finalize the admission process, after due

verification.

2. On this submission, Mr. P. Yobin, learned counsel for the

petitioner submits that the instant writ petition may be closed with a

direction that the verification process be taken up expeditiously to

enable successful candidates to join in time.

3. Accordingly, on the submissions of the learned counsel for

the parties and noting the fact that the admission process is still on, the

instant writ petition is closed with a direction the respondent authorities

will conduct the verification of certificates of Disabilities, as

expeditiously as possible.

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4. With the above directions, the matter stands closed and is

accordingly disposed of.

JUDGE

Meghalaya
29.07.2025
“V. Lyndem-PS”

Signature Not Verified Page 3 of 3
Digitally signed by
VALENTINO LYNDEM
Date: 2025.07.30 10:18:22 IST