President’s Rule has been imposed in Manipur on Thursday (13th Feb), just four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post. The resignation comes nearly 21 months after ethnic violence erupted in the state, leading to the deaths of more than 250 people and the displacement of thousands.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court extended the Gita Mittal committee’s tenure by six months to address the Manipur violence case, allowing more time for investigations and relief efforts. The committee oversees relief and rehabilitation for victims and ensures compensation. This decision emphasizes the ongoing need for justice and rehabilitation in the aftermath of the violence.
The Manipur High Court utilized ChatGPT for legal research in a service-related case. Justice A Guneshwar Sharma employed the AI tool to overturn the removal of a Village Defence Force (VDF) member. The court found the removal order to violate principles of natural justice, leading to the immediate reinstatement of the petitioner.
