Today, 7th April, The Supreme Court granted permission to former Mumbai Police Commissioner Dattatray Padsalgikar to travel to the US and Europe for personal reasons from May 1, 2024, to May 29, 2024. He was appointed by the Court to oversee investigations into cases related to ethnic violence in Manipur. This decision comes amidst ongoing hearings related to the Manipur violence cases.
On 11th March, The Supreme Court of India has instructed the Manipur government, NIA, and CBI to submit detailed reports on ongoing investigations into violence. The Court is considering whether trials should take place in Assam or Manipur based on the information provided. Chief Justice Chandrachud emphasized the state government’s responsibility for maintaining law and order.
The Karnataka High Court has granted anticipatory bail to an individual accused of sharing a controversial image on WhatsApp amidst the backdrop of the Manipur violence. The image, which depicted a half-naked woman draped in the tricolour, had sparked significant outrage, leading to legal action under Section 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Also […]
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 […]
