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11 August 2026

Supreme Court special courts for Manipur violence

The Supreme Court's intervention to establish special courts for expeditious trial of sensitive cases highlights the judiciary's role in ensuring access to justice and addressing systemic delays in the criminal justice system.

2 min read Day 21 of 26 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court has requested the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to constitute special courts to exclusively hear cases related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence.
  • These special courts are intended to handle investigations conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a day-to-day basis.
  • CBI status report: 31 cases total, 27 final reports filed (22 chargesheets, 5 closure reports), 4 cases under investigation.
  • Out of 22 CBI chargesheeted cases, 20 have been taken cognisance of by courts; 21 are triable by a Sessions court, and 1 is triable by a Magistrate.
  • NIA status report: 30 cases total, 15 chargesheets filed, 15 cases under investigation.
  • Witness management: In CBI cases, 891 out of 904 witnesses are yet to be examined, prompting the Supreme Court to suggest exclusive court jurisdiction to expedite proceedings.
  • The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for status reports detailing evidence to ensure the conviction of accused persons in heinous crimes, including sexual assault.

Part of a longer story

This is day 21 of 26 in Manipur ethnic violence and security situation, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring the expeditious trial of cases involving large-scale ethnic violence. How do special courts facilitate the delivery of justice in such sensitive matters? 150 words
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  2. The establishment of special courts is often seen as a mechanism to address systemic delays in the Indian criminal justice system. Analyze the constitutional and procedural significance of creating exclusive courts for high-priority investigations in the context of maintaining public order and rule of law. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following authorities has the power to constitute special courts for the trial of cases investigated by the CBI and NIA in the context of the Manipur violence, as requested by the Supreme Court?

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