HC hears PIL against quota use in higher education seats

May 23, 2026 Shillong Page 1

HC hears PIL against quota use in higher education seats

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 22: The Meghalaya High Court on Friday took up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum, questioning the application of the State’s Job Reservation Policy for allocating quota seats in higher professional courses.

The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh, heard the matter. During the proceedings, Advocate General Amit Kumar raised questions over the maintainability of the PIL and sought time to file an affidavit-in-reply.

The court granted the request and (Contd on P-7)

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