THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA vs MELVIN SOHLANGPIAW

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdictional issue regarding the trial of a member of the Khasi Scheduled Tribe accused of murder and destruction of evidence. The court held that since both the accused and the victim were tribals, the case should be tried in the District Council Court as per the provisions applicable to Scheduled Tribes. Consequently, the Supreme Court allowed the transfer of the case to the appropriate court, emphasizing the importance of tribal laws and jurisdiction.