In a significant relief for Hindu devotees, the Meghalaya High Court ordered Yatra, a religious organisation and the event planner, to only allow a symbolic sprinling of water on the stone at Mawjymbuin Cave in Mawsynram, whenever the Yatra from Mahadev Khola to the cave is undertaken. The court also took note of the undertaking by the petitioner that there will neither be performance of puja nor any articles for performance of such rituals will be brought to the cave, such as incense sticks, flowers etc.
The order of the Single Bench of Justice HS Thangkhiew states that in consideration of the matter and urgency expressed, and the conditions given by the state respondents through the Deputy Commissioner, and the undertaking given by the Dorbar Shnong, Mawsynram village to the said Yatra, the petitioner shall undertake the pilgrimage as per laid down conditions. The court emphasised the need to maintain order and solemnity and to avoid any littering, or to cause any disruption of traffic movement.