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 […]
Allahabad High Court Upholds Constitutional Right to Gender Reassignment Surgery In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed that individuals possess a constitutional right to change their gender through surgical intervention. This pivotal decision came in response to a plea by a female police constable from Uttar Pradesh (UP) who sought permission for […]
The Cauvery river water dispute, a longstanding issue between the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is set to be revisited by the Supreme Court of India. The apex court has marked August 25 for a hearing, where it will address the application put forth by the State of Tamil Nadu. The southern state has […]
In the ongoing hearings related to Article 370, the Union Government has clarified its stance before the Supreme Court, emphasizing that it has no intention to interfere with the special provisions applicable to North Eastern states or other parts of India. This statement was made in response to concerns raised about the potential implications of […]
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 […]
Manipur High Court Seeks State Government’s Affidavit on Security Lapses During Moreh Violence The Manipur High Court has issued a stern directive to the state government, mandating the submission of a comprehensive affidavit within a two-week timeframe. This affidavit should detail the security lapses that resulted in the inability to protect houses and properties during […]
In a significant development, the Manipur High Court has ordered a status quo to be maintained at the proposed burial site in Haolai Khopi village of Churchandpur district, where the Kuki-Zo community had planned a burial service for 35 people killed in the ongoing violence in the state. The order comes in light of the […]
The Supreme Court of India recently expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state of Manipur. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, criticized the state police’s inability to effectively investigate the rampant crimes across the state, including sexual offences […]
In the wake of the unprecedented sexual violence against women in Manipur during the recent ethnic clashes, women-centric citizens’ network groups have filed intervention applications in the Supreme Court. They are calling for the formation of an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the violence under the court’s supervision. The groups include Women in […]
In a shocking incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, two Manipuri women from the Kuki tribe were seen being paraded naked and molested in a video that went viral on social media. The Central government has now ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the incident, according to an affidavit submitted to the […]
