During a hearing in a rape-on-promise-to-marry case between a Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Police, the Supreme Court made a witty remark saying the couple “should have matched horoscopes before entering the relationship.” The Court has now referred the matter to mediation under Justice Gita Mittal.
Today, 17th March, The Supreme Court ruled that cases related to the Manipur violence will be tried in Guwahati, dismissing requests for their transfer elsewhere. The bench emphasized that the trials would proceed in Assam’s capital to ensure fairness and security. This decision aligns with earlier directives aimed at expediting justice in the sensitive cases. The Court assured that necessary arrangements would be made to facilitate a smooth legal process.
The Manipur Tribal Forum raised concerns about violence against the Kuki-Zo tribal community. They have filed a plea with the Supreme Court, citing threats and lack of action from law enforcement. The Forum seeks urgent relief and the arrest of perpetrators. The Supreme Court addressing several petitions related to violence in Manipur.
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the establishment of a commission to resolve ongoing ethnic conflicts among the Nagas, Meiteis, and Kukis in Manipur. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, was hearing […]
In a significant move addressing the aftermath of the Manipur ethnic violence, the Supreme Court of India has stepped in to ensure a dignified burial or cremation for those who lost their lives in the conflict. This intervention follows the unsettling revelation that 94 unclaimed bodies are being preserved in mortuaries under state authority. Also […]
Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Receives Reports; Calls for Enhanced Victim Compensation and Restoration of Lost Documents In the aftermath of the Manipur violence, a committee appointed by the Supreme Court, tasked with examining the humanitarian aspects of the issue, has submitted three significant reports. The committee, led by Justice Gita Mittal, former Chief Justice of […]