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12 August 2026

Supreme Court proposal for special courts in Manipur

The Supreme Court's intervention to establish special courts for expedited trials in a conflict zone is a significant judicial governance issue that directly relates to the functioning of the judiciary and the administration of justice.

1 min read Day 23 of 26 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court has proposed the establishment of special courts to exclusively handle cases related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence.
  • The proposal directs the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to constitute these courts for cases investigated by the CBI and NIA.
  • The objective is to ensure day-to-day trial proceedings for these cases.
  • CBI status report: 31 total cases, 27 final reports filed (22 chargesheets, 5 closure reports), 4 under investigation.
  • Of the 22 CBI chargesheeted cases, 20 have been taken cognisance of; 21 are triable by a Sessions court, and 1 by a Magistrate.
  • NIA status report: 30 total cases, 15 chargesheets filed, 15 under investigation.
  • The Supreme Court noted that 891 out of 904 witnesses in CBI cases are yet to be examined, necessitating exclusive courts to expedite the process.

Part of a longer story

This is day 23 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 special courts in ensuring the speedy delivery of justice in cases involving large-scale social or ethnic violence. How does the creation of such courts align with the constitutional mandate of a fair and expeditious trial? 150 words
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  2. The judiciary plays a pivotal role in upholding the rule of law during periods of civil unrest. In the context of the recent judicial intervention regarding the Manipur violence, analyze the mechanisms available to the Supreme Court to ensure effective investigation and trial of heinous crimes. How does the transfer of cases to exclusive special courts impact the efficiency of the criminal justice system? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which authority has been requested by the Supreme Court to constitute special courts for the Manipur violence cases?

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