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News Summary On May 5, 2025, the Supreme Court of India reviewed a sealed forensic report concerning audio recordings that allegedly implicate former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the 2023 ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The petition, filed by the NGO Kuki Organisation for Human Trust through advocate Prashant Bhushan,…
đŸ“° News Summary On April 18, 2025, Ningombam Bupenda Meitei, senior spokesperson of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), publicly refuted allegations linking him to a Supreme Court case concerning a leaked audio involving former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. Addressing a press conference in Imphal, Meitei denied any involvement, stating he had not signed…
đŸ“° News Summary The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the forensic report on leaked audio clips allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the state’s ethnic violence is complete and will be submitted in a sealed cover. The report, prepared by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), is set to…
đŸ“° News Summary On April 15, 2025, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The petition, submitted by MPCC Working President Md Fajur Rahim and former MLA Md Amin Shah, argues that the Act infringes upon Articles 25 and…
Sheikh Noorul Hassan, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Manipur’s National People’s Party, has announced his intention to challenge the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in the Supreme Court. Hassan asserts that the Act infringes upon the rights of Muslims and has publicly condemned it. In a related incident, the residence of Md Asker…
In a significant political development, multiple parties in Manipur have come together to oppose the Supreme Court’s directive on delimitation, adopting a comprehensive five-point resolution. This article explores the intricacies of this opposition, the reasons behind it, and the potential implications for Manipur’s political landscape. Summary of the Opposition to Delimitation On March 25, 2025,…
In a significant political development, representatives from 13 political parties in Manipur convened in Imphal to urge the central government to postpone the state’s delimitation exercise. Their primary concern revolves around alleged inaccuracies in the 2001 Census data, which they believe could adversely affect the delimitation process. Notably, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and…
On March 22, 2025, a delegation of six Supreme Court judges visited Manipur’s Loktak Lake, pledging their support for its conservation and emphasizing the importance of environmental justice. The Significance of Loktak Lake Loktak Lake, often referred to as the “lifeline of Manipur,” is the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India. Beyond its breathtaking beauty,…
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…
In a recent development, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has expressed strong disapproval of the Churachandpur District Bar Association’s (CDBA) decision to bar a Meitei judge from entering the district. This move has sparked debates about judicial impartiality, ethnic tensions, and the broader implications for Manipur’s socio-political landscape. Summary of the Incident The Churachandpur…