Shillong (Meghalaya), May 20: The Meghalaya High Court, led by Chief Justice I.P. Mukerji, has heard a batch of petitions involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, along with others.
The cases pertain to allegations of irregularities in the selection process for Assistant Teachers in Lower Primary Schools in 2008-09.
The CBI alleges that the accused interpolated, forged, or fabricated examination result sheets to help specific candidates. The court is considering applications under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (now Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) to quash the proceedings.
The court has granted leave to one of the accused to file a compilation demonstrating that the charges against them are vague and uncertain. The compilation is to be filed by June 4, 2025, and the applications will be considered further on June 13, 2025. Interim orders will remain in effect until the disposal of these applications or further orders.
Senior advocate Salman Khurshid and one other is representing the accused, while Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI, and Ms. K. Gurung are appearing for the CBI. The court’s decision will determine the next steps in the case.
