Supreme Court asserts limits: Manipur pleas met with a reminder of power boundaries.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud clarified that Manipur pleas remind the Supreme Court of its limited role in maintaining law and order, highlighting the government’s responsibility.The Supreme Court is not accountable for law and order. The response came while addressing Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves, who sought the court’s intervention in resolving ethnic violence in Manipur.
Since May, when clashes erupted between the Kukis and Meitis, Manipur has witnessed a distressing wave of ethnic violence. Approximately 150 individuals have lost their lives, and many more have been injured in the ongoing conflict.
#SupremeCourt to hear today a batch of pleas concerning #ManipurViolence.
Yesterday, the court had asked parties to provide "concrete suggestions" to de-escalate the situation.
Plea against Manipur HC order directing restoration of #Internet in the State will also be heard. pic.twitter.com/y07ifNZaak
— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) July 11, 2023
Gonsalves accuses BJP government:
During the hearing, Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves alleged that the violence in Manipur is a result of state-sponsored actions by the BJP-led government. He accused the government of supporting armed groups involved in the clashes. Gonsalves claimed that the armed groups, which are listed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), were being utilized by the state government.
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Court’s limited role emphasized:
Supreme Court to hear pleas on #Manipur violence today
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#ManipurViolence | @GrihaAtul pic.twitter.com/mPwdawCqov— News18 (@CNNnews18) May 8, 2023
In response, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stated that the Supreme Court should not be a platform for further escalation of violence in the state. He emphasized that the Court’s role does not involve managing law and order, as that responsibility lies with the elected government.
The Court accepted the status report submitted by the Chief Secretary regarding the current situation in Manipur. Previously, the court had instructed the state government to provide an updated report outlining the actions taken to curb the violence and assist those affected by it.
Read more:- Manipur Riots- Yet another Indian state amidst ethnic conflict
Highway plea under review:
The Court has directed both the central and state governments to review the plea made by the Manipur High Court Bar Association regarding the clearance of a crucial 10-kilometer highway section necessary for the transportation of essential goods. The Court is scheduled to further discuss the issue in its upcoming hearing, which will take place the day after tomorrow.
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