SC proposes special courts to hear Manipur violence cases
There are 2,924 witnesses to be examined and charges have been framed only in 31 cases.The CBI status report points out that in 21 cases, investigation is complete although supplementary investigation is still continuing in 11 cases. Six closure reports were filed of which three have been accepted by the designated court. Investigation in four cases is still pending.The CBI pointed out that the agency faced several “challenges” owing to the volatile law and order situation as witnesses cannot be examined in such situations.
- ▪There are 2,924 witnesses to be examined and charges have been framed only in 31 cases.The CBI status report points out that in 21 cases, investigation is complete although supplementary investigation is still continuing in 11 cases.
- ▪Six closure reports were filed of which three have been accepted by the designated court.
- ▪Investigation in four cases is still pending.The CBI pointed out that the agency faced several “challenges” owing to the volatile law and order situation as witnesses cannot be examined in such situations.
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HomeNextSC proposes special courts to hear Manipur violence casesNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday mooted the idea of constituting special courts to conduct day-to-day trials into the 2023 Manipur violence cases and directed the probe agencies to expeditiously complete investigation into all pending cases within a reasonable timePublished on: Jul 25, 2026, 08:37:35 ISTBy Abraham ThomasPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday mooted the idea of constituting special courts to conduct day-to-day trials into the 2023 Manipur violence cases and directed the probe agencies to expeditiously complete investigation into all pending cases within a reasonable time.HT ImageThe order was passed by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant in a…
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