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
2025:MLHC:654
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