DAWN R. KHARLUKHI v. STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND 4 ORS.
Court: High Court of Meghalaya
Bench: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H. S. THANGKHIEW
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Case summary
High Court of Meghalaya judgment dated 2026-02-09. DAWN R. KHARLUKHI v. STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND 4 ORS. Read the judgment and case details on LawSphereX.
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Serial No. 01 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 15 of 2026 Date of Decision: 09. 02. 2026 Shri. Dawn R. Kharlukhi, Son of (L) Erostone Passah, Aged about 38 Years R/o Mawlai Umthlong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793022. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Chief Secretary, Shillong, Meghalaya. 2. The Director of Health Services (MI), Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. State Nodal Agency, Represented by the Chief Executive Officer, Megha Health Insurance Scheme, Meghalaya, Shillong. 4. The Chief Executive Officer, Megha Health Insurance Scheme, Meghalaya, Shillong. 5. Shri. Anupam Ch Marak, C/o Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) State Nodal Agency, Health Complex, Red Hill Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong – 793 003, Meghalaya Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. H. R.
Nath, Adv. Ms. B. Sun, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N. Syngkon, GA with Mr. JN. Rynjah, GA for R 1 & 2. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. The writ petitioner who was appointed on contractual basis as Claims Manager under Megha Health Insurance Scheme, is before this Court assailing the termination dated 28-07-2024, whereby he has been discontinued w. e. f. 31-07-2024. 2. Mr. H. R. Nath, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the non-renewal of the contract is arbitrary and illegal, inasmuch as, as per the terms of engagement, the writ petitioner has been discharging his duties to the best of his ability, but however, his termination has mentioned that the same was based on performance appraisal. He therefore, prays that the termination being without reason and without affording any opportunity, the same may be interfered with. 3. Mr. N.
Syngkon, learned GA appearing for the respondents No. 1 & 2, submits that the engagement of writ petitioner is purely contractual and further that the writ petitioner is also gainfully employed in another position which has not been denied. He therefore, submits that the same being in the realm of private law, no relief is called for. 4. This Court has heard the learned counsel for the parties and examined the materials on record. It appears that the entire cause of action has arisen from a contractual dispute with regard to the termination of the writ petitioner. Further, it is also noted that the writ petitioner is also employed in another organisation, which brings up the question of whether dual employment is permissible. In these circumstances, no interference is called for under writ jurisdiction. The petitioner, however, is permitted to pursue alternate remedy under private law. 5. Matter stands dismissed.
Judge Signature Not Verified 3 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026. 02. 09 18:18:42 IST
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