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News Summary Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of the Karnataka High Court has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. The appointment, recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium and notified by the Union Law Ministry, comes ahead of the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar on May 21, 2025. Justice Kempaiah…
📰 News Summary On May 5, 2025, Manipur Police arrested 28-year-old Khangembam Shitaljit Meitei, the second individual implicated in the sexual assault case at Mangal Football Academy, Imphal East. This follows the arrest of the primary accused on April 4. Both are accused of sexually assaulting at least 11 minor girls over a sustained period…
In a significant move to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Manipur, a delegation of Supreme Court judges arrived in Imphal on March 22, 2025. Their mission: to assess and bolster legal and humanitarian support for those affected by the ethnic violence that has plagued the region since May 2023. Summary of the Visit A…
Summary of the News Article In a high-profile decision, the Supreme Court has relieved Datla Sreenivasa Varma from his position as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in-charge of the Manipur extra-judicial killings probe. This move comes amid growing public scrutiny and debates about accountability and transparency in handling such sensitive cases. The ruling has sparked…
Summary of the News In a deeply troubling incident from Kakching, Manipur, bail has been granted to an individual accused of attempted rape and murder. The family of the victim has expressed their disappointment, calling for swift justice and stricter legal action to ensure that such crimes are not overlooked. The case has sparked outrage,…