SC proposes special courts to exclusively hear CBI, NIA cases on Manipur ethnic violence
The Supreme Court of India has proposed the creation of special courts to exclusively handle CBI and NIA cases related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence. The move aims to expedite the trial process, as hundreds of witnesses are currently awaiting testimony.
Why it matters
This judicial intervention is a critical step in addressing the backlog of cases and ensuring accountability for the severe violence in Manipur.
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 10, 2026) proposed Special Courts to exclusively hear Manipur ethnic violence cases investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made a request to the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to constitute Special Courts, separately to hear CBI and NIA cases linked to the 2023 Manipur violence on a day-to-day basis.
The court sought a status report on this aspect by the next date of hearing.
Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati submitted from the latest status report that out of the 31 cases investigated by the CBI, final reports were filed in 27, including 22 charge sheets and five closure reports. Four cases remain under investigation.
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