Shillong, Oct 30: The High Court of Meghalaya has upheld the suspension of Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) honorary secretary Rayonald Kharkamni
President of MCA James Sangma had suspended Kharkamni for the failure to act on alleged asexual harassment case.
The order delivered by Judge HS Thangkhiew said that the Special General Meeting notice dated 27.06.2026, is declared invalid and the resolutions of the 09.05.2026, and 07.09.2026, are declared illegal and non-est in law.
The case challenging the appointment of the Ombudsman, by the honorary secretary was not entertained in view of the peculiar surrounding facts and circumstances.
The court said the case challenging the suspension of the honorary secretary stands dismissed and order of suspension dated 27.06.2026, upheld.
The Ombudsman’s appointment in view of the circumstances, will be treated as functional de facto until the matter is taken up in the next AGM for necessary process.
The honorary secretary on his suspension being upheld and other respondents should ensure handing over of assets within a period of two weeks from the date of this order, including digital credentials, e-mail identity etc.
The court wanted the MCA to ensure strict implementation of the POSH Act, 2013, and to put in place safety protocols within the shortest possible period, preferably within six weeks from the date of this order.
