The Meghalaya High Court has dismissed PIL alleging misuse in vehicle procurement

A two-year-old Public Interest Litigation on the purported abuse of authority by a senior police official in the purchase of vehicles was resolved by the Meghalaya High Court. The order was made on December 2 by the division bench of Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh. In 2022, Patricia Mukhim and Riewad Vicharwant Warjri filed a Public Interest Litigation alleging that an Assistant Inspector General of Police improperly purchased and mishandled about 29 automobiles intended for the police force.

Since it was filed, the case has advanced significantly. Only two witnesses were unavailable, according to Advocate General A Kumar, who told the court that 41 of the 43 prosecution witnesses had been questioned throughout the departmental investigation. After being first arrested and held in custody, the accused cop is now out on bail. Consequently, the bench said when resolving the case that “this matter does not require any further prodding by the Court. According to the ruling, any person who feels wronged may seek remedies in ordinary courts.