The Supreme Court is considering whether former Manipur CM N Biren Singh’s voice sample should be taken to verify an edited audio clip linked to the 2023 Manipur violence. The Court asked forensic experts what more is needed to confirm the authenticity of the recording.
NEW DELHI: 5th May: On Monday, the Supreme Court of India clearly stated that no person involved in any wrongdoing related to the Manipur violence should be shielded from legal consequences. The case pertains to alleged communal violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur and involves a controversial audio recording that reportedly implicates former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
The central government informed the Supreme Court it has a forensic report on leaked audio clips allegedly involving former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in ethnic violence. The court is set to receive this report soon, while a petition demands a court-monitored investigation into Singh’s involvement in the unrest.
New Delhi: Today, 17th March, The Supreme Court has given the Central Government three months to complete the pending delimitation process in the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam. This decision came after the Centre, through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, requested additional time to conduct the exercise.