SC proposes special courts for Manipur violence cases; directs CBI to expedite investigations
The Supreme Court of India has proposed the establishment of special courts to expedite trials for criminal cases stemming from the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence. The court also directed investigative agencies to ensure victims receive copies of chargesheets and requested status reports on missing persons and ongoing probes.
Why it matters
This intervention aims to address the slow pace of justice for victims of severe ethnic conflict and ensures accountability in a region that has faced significant humanitarian crisis.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday proposed setting up special courts to conduct day-to-day trials in criminal cases arising from the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur, while directing investigating agencies to expedite pending probes and ensure victims receive copies of chargesheets without delay.A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana noted that many victims and their families were yet to receive copies of chargesheets filed by the CBI and the Manipur Special Investigation Team (SIT).The court allowed legal aid counsel representing the victims to approach the offices of the Chief Justices of the Gauhati high court and the Manipur high court to obtain copies of the chargesheets.Gives directions to CBI, SITThe Bench also asked additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, the CBI, the SIT and the Manipur government, to furnish details of cases where…
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