Trial in Manipur ethnic violence cases needs to be expedited: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has called for an expedited trial regarding the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur, which resulted in over 260 deaths and widespread displacement. The court is reviewing the status of ongoing cases and has requested legal aid for victims. Concerns about the law and order situation in Manipur and the need for confidence-building measures for victims were also highlighted.
- ▪The Supreme Court emphasized the need to expedite the trial related to the ethnic violence in Manipur.
- ▪Over 400 accused have been charged in connection with the violence, which began after a protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status.
- ▪The Gauhati High Court previously granted bail to two accused, citing prolonged detention without trial as unjustified.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) said that the ongoing trial in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence needs to be expedited and sought a status report from authorities.Ethnic violence in Manipur broke out on May 3, 2025, after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts. The protest was held against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The violence claimed over 260 lives and left thousands of people displaced.On Wednesday (May 27), a Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that, according to a SIT report, chargesheets had been filed in 207 cases against more than 400 accused.
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