(1.) Heard Mr. O. Pada, learned Spl. P.P., SIC, appearing on behalf of the petitioner-State of Arunachal Pradesh. Also heard Mr. T. T. Tara, learned counsel, assisted by Mr. S. R. Rabha, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the private Respondents No. 1 to 16 and 19 to 21.
(2.) As regards Respondent No. 17, it is submitted by Mr. Rabha, learned counsel, that the said respondent No. 17, in the meantime, has expired.
(3.) Office Note, dated 25.06.2018, indicates that Officer-in-Charge of Itanagar Police Station had returned the served notice in respect of Respondent No. 18.