The DMCC has requested a delay in Manipur’s Lok Sabha elections due to ongoing conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribes. They highlighted politically driven attacks on Meitei and the compromised law and order situation, leading to an unlevel playing field for political entities. The conflict has also resulted in dire measures, including looting of firearms.
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.
Supreme Court declined to consider a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) requesting a CBI/SIT inquiry into the allegations of sexual assault against women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. However, Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih allowed the petitioner to seek recourse from the Calcutta High Court, which has already initiated suo motu proceedings regarding the Sandeshkhali […]
In a significant development concerning the ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, a Supreme Court–appointed committee, led by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice Gita Mittal, has accused state non-government organizations (NGOs) of exacerbating the situation. The committee’s report, based on its first field visit, highlights a disturbing scenario where these NGOs are allegedly hindering the […]
The Supreme Court of India, under the bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, has been actively monitoring the aftermath of the violence in Manipur. In a recent development, the Court directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to ensure that Aadhaar cards are issued to individuals displaced […]
Manipur Lawyers Withdraw from Representing Kuki Professor Amidst Threats and Mob Attack In a turn of events that has raised eyebrows in the legal community, four Imphal-based lawyers have decided to recuse themselves from representing Professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing, a distinguished member of the Kuki community, in a case before the Manipur High Court. […]
Supreme Court Mandates Essential Supplies Distribution Amidst Manipur Blockades In light of the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, the Supreme Court has issued directives to both the Central and State Governments of Manipur, emphasizing the urgent need to ensure the distribution of essential supplies, including food and medicines, to those impacted by the violence. The bench, […]
The Supreme Court, on Friday, deliberated on a plea presented by the Meitei Christian Churches Council, Manipur (MCCCM), drawing attention to the widespread destruction of churches amidst the prevailing ethnic tensions in the region. Presiding over the matter, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud directed the petitioner to furnish a copy of the plea to […]
Supreme Court Directs Creation of Online Platform for Public Input on Manipur Clashes The Supreme Court has instructed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) to swiftly establish an online platform. This initiative is intended to allow the public to submit pertinent information and materials to a court-appointed committee, which is currently investigating the […]
Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Transfers CBI Cases to Assam Amidst Concerns In a significant development, the Supreme Court has decided to transfer the trial of CBI cases related to the recent Manipur violence to Assam. This decision comes amidst concerns over the ongoing unrest in Manipur, which has been rife with ethnic clashes and allegations […]
