Meghalaya High Court Defers Them Ïew Mawlong Relocation Case to November 2025

The Meghalaya High Court has postponed the hearing on the proposed relocation of 342 settlers from Them Ïew Mawlong to November 17, 2025, encouraging dialogue to resolve the matter.

The division bench, led by Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh, urged the state government and the Harijan Panchayat Committee to pursue negotiations and mediation earnestly, expressing optimism for an amicable resolution.

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Both parties have initiated discussions, with indications that a settlement is within reach. Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar previously revealed that the government has shortlisted potential relocation sites and is actively consulting with stakeholders, including the defence ministry, to finalise a suitable location.

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Dhar emphasised the state’s commitment to finding a mutually agreeable solution despite the ongoing legal proceedings.

The issue surrounding the proposed relocation of 342 settlers from Them Ïew Mawlong, a locality in Shillong, Meghalaya, is a complex, decades-old conflict rooted in land ownership disputes, ethnic sensitivities, and urban development pressures. It centres on the Harijan Colony (also known as Punjabi Lane or Sweepers' Colony), a residential area primarily inhabited by Dalit Sikh families who have lived there for over 200 years.