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Short Summary A Fast Track Special Court in Imphal, Manipur, has sentenced 53‑year‑old Huidrom Amusana to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹5,000 under Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The conviction followed his conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a minor on March 7, 2018. Authorities ordered ₹4 lakh in compensation to be disbursed to the victim…
Article Summary A coalition of six major student organizations in Manipur has vehemently called for the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA), denouncing it as a “black law” that fosters fear and infringes upon human rights. This demand follows the Central Government’s decision to extend the Act in the state for…
Short Summary The Chief Justice of Manipur recently inaugurated a permanent mediation centre in Imphal, marking a significant step towards strengthening the judicial system in the state. This initiative aims to address the increasing number of disputes by offering mediation as an alternative to lengthy court trials. Mediation is seen as a way to resolve…