Today(on 18th July),Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will administer the oath to Justices Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh and R. Mahadevan as new Supreme Court judges, restoring the court’s full strength to 34. This follows the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation and presidential approval of their appointments.
Today, On 16th July, the Centre approved the appointments of Justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan as Supreme Court judges, following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium on July 11. Once confirmed, the court will have a full complement of 34 judges. Justice Singh will be the first Supreme Court judge from Manipur, and Justice Mahadevan has extensive experience in the legal field.
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.
Today(on 15th April), the Supreme Court of India rejected a petition to provide voting facilities for 18,000 internally-displaced persons in Manipur, citing potential disruption to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The displaced individuals sought to participate in the elections despite residing outside Manipur due to ethnic conflict. The decision raises concerns about their access to the democratic process and underscores the need for comprehensive measures to address the underlying issues in Manipur.
Today ,8th April, The Supreme Court (SC) considered a plea for voting access for 18,000 displaced people in Manipur before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The elections for Manipur’s two Lok Sabha seats are scheduled on April 19 and 26. The Chief Justice assured an early hearing date, acknowledging the urgency of the issue due to ethnic tensions and violence.
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.
Today(14th March), The Delhi High Court has urged the government, Manipur administration, and UPSC to address a plea for additional exam centers in Manipur due to ethnic tensions. The plea aims to assist tribal aspirants in participating in civil services exams on May 26. This comes amidst ongoing conflict and a demand for Scheduled Tribe status.
The Karnataka High Court has granted anticipatory bail to an individual accused of sharing a controversial image on WhatsApp amidst the backdrop of the Manipur violence. The image, which depicted a half-naked woman draped in the tricolour, had sparked significant outrage, leading to legal action under Section 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Also […]
