SC asks authorities to set up to 2 special courts to deal with Manipur violence cases probed by CBI, NIA
- On Monday, the Supreme Court proposed establishing two exclusive special courts to hear Central Bureau of Investigation and National Investigation Agency cases linked to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence.
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant requested these courts to expedite proceedings, noting the sheer volume of 904 witnesses waiting to testify across the 31 CBI and 30 NIA cases.
- Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati reported the CBI filed final reports in 27 of 31 cases, including 22 chargesheets, while the NIA filed chargesheets in 15 of 30 cases.
- Separately, the Justice Gita Mittal Committee will verify claims that around 24,000 families affected by the 2023 violence remain without government rehabilitation benefits, the bench directed.
- Progress on housing shows more than 12,000 houses approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin, with funds disbursed to over 4,000 of the 7,000 identified beneficiaries for reconstruction.
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24,000 Manipur violence-hit families yet to get aid? SC seeks verification
The Supreme Court on Monday asked an apex court-appointed committee to verify claims that around 24,000 families affected by the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence are yet to receive benefits under government rehabilitation and welfare schemes.
SC asks panel to verify claims of Manipur violence-hit families
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, August 10, asked an apex court-appointed committee to verify claims that around 24,000 families affected by the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence are yet to receive benefits under government rehabilitation and welfare schemes. The top court also asked the Manipur and Assam governments and others to consider setting up two special trial courts to exclusively hear CBI and NIA cases, respectively, arising from the…
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Times of IndiaSC asks authorities to set up to 2 special courts to deal with Manipur violence cases probed by CBI, NIA
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Manipur and Assam governments to consider setting up two exclusive special courts to hear CBI and NIA cases arising from the 2023 ethnic violence. The court also directed authorities to compile case details and reports, enabling victims, families and legal counsel to access relevant records.
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