Today, On 8th August, The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a PIL filed by the Delimitation Demand Committee for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. The bench said it will soon fix a date for a detailed hearing.
Today, On 8th April, The Supreme Court has deferred hearing a plea seeking an investigation into the 2018 Sukma encounter. The Court noted, “The peace process is underway,” and highlighted recent developments, including the surrender of 26 individuals. The observation indicates judicial caution amid ongoing reconciliation efforts in the region. The matter is likely to be taken up again in July.
Today, On 3rd April, The Lok Sabha has confirmed the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, citing ongoing instability in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the government has taken all possible measures to restore normalcy in the conflict-hit region. The decision comes amid persistent violence and governance challenges in the Northeastern state. The move is expected to have significant political and administrative implications.
Today, On 22nd March, Supreme Court judges delivered a message of hope and peace during their visit to violence-hit Manipur. The state has witnessed ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023, resulting in over 250 deaths and thousands displaced. The judges’ remarks aimed to inspire reconciliation amid ongoing tensions. Their visit highlighted the need for stability and justice in the conflict-ridden region.
Today, On 22nd March, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence from Manipur as Supreme Court judges recently visited the violence-hit state. He criticized Modi for not addressing the ongoing crisis and urged him to take direct action. The visit by the judges highlights the gravity of the situation, raising concerns about the government’s response. Ramesh’s remarks add to the political pressure on the BJP-led central government.
Indira Jaising criticized the Supreme Court judges’ visit to Manipur, questioning their priorities. She remarked that while a “fire is burning in their backyard” in Delhi, six judges, including collegium members, traveled to Manipur. She urged them to first address pressing issues at home before extending relief elsewhere. Jaising emphasized that the “burning question” must be answered.
Manipur views the Supreme Court judges’ visit with both hope and skepticism. The visit gains significance as neither the Prime Minister nor the Home Minister has set foot in the state since May 2023. Many see it as a chance for justice, while others doubt its impact. The situation highlights the government’s continued absence from the conflict-hit region.
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NEW DELHI: Today, 21st March, A six-member team of Supreme Court judges is set to visit the northeastern state affected by ethnic violence. The delegation includes Justice B R Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice M M Sundresh, Justice K V Vishwanathan, and Justice N Kotiswar Singh.
