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.
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Today, On 9th December, the Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed the Manipur government to submit a sealed report on property damage from recent ethnic violence. The hearing is set for January 20. The unrest, stemming from tensions between the Meitei majority and tribal groups, has caused over 160 deaths since May 2023.
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.
The Supreme Court has ordered on friday, the Manipur government to pay Rs 3,000 per day to civil service aspirants from violence-affected hill districts, enabling them to travel outside the state for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The directive was issued due to safety concerns, as the state cannot open examination centers in certain areas affected by violence since May 2023.
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 UPSC allows Manipur’s hill district candidates to change their exam center from Imphal, with the state government facilitating travel. New centers include Aizawl, Kohima, Shillong, Dispur, Jorhat, Kolkata, and Delhi. Request for change accepted from April 8-19 via email. Manipur will cover transportation and accommodation costs. Contact UPSC helpline for assistance.
The Manipur government informed the Delhi High Court that it would not arrange transportation for students from hill districts to UPSC exam centers outside the state due to security concerns. The Court upheld the government’s decision and stated that they would provide financial assistance to students who opt for centers outside the state, acknowledging the security challenges. UPSC will facilitate the selection of alternative exam centers and share candidate details with the state government. The Court allowed the Petitioner Federation to seek further clarification or modifications if needed.
The Manipur government Today informed the Delhi High Court about the impracticality of holding the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 in the state due to security concerns. They suggested allocating exam centers outside Manipur for students. A public interest litigation highlighted the lack of centers in hill districts, imposing financial and logistical burdens on tribal candidates from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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.
In a landmark judgment, the Manipur High Court has issued a directive to the State Government to lift the mobile internet ban in areas that have not been affected by recent violence. This nuanced decision comes amidst an extended internet suspension that was slated to continue until November 8, due to ethnic conflicts between the […]