MEGHALAYA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SHRI. KEWAN K. MARAK V/S STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ORS.

SHILLONG, India, June 13 -- Meghalaya High Court issued the following judgment/order on May 12:

1. Heard Mr. M. Halder, learned counsel for the applicant, who has submitted that an FIR dated 05.01.2026 was filed before the Officer-in-Charge, Rongjeng Police Station, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya by the respondent No. 3/complainant, wherein he has reported that his minor daughter was missing, and that she had eloped with the applicant herein.

2. Accordingly, on receipt of the said FIR, police case being Williamnagar Women P.S. Case No. 01 (01) 2026 under Section 3(a)/4 of the POCSO Act was registered.

3. In course of investigation, the applicant was arrested on 06.01.2026, and is now in judicial custody till date.

4. It is the submission...