Today, the Apex Court while hearing a petition seeking an SIT inquiry into the Manipur unrest. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed his concern about the loss of life and property as a result of the violence in the state.

"Our immediate goal is to protect, rescue, and rehabilitate people," the Supreme Court stated, requesting the Centre and the state government for information on relief camps''

The bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narashima and Justice JB Pardiwala, said that adequate provisions for food and medical care be provided in relief camps, as well as all required steps for the rehabilitation of displaced individuals and the protection of sites of religious worship.

According to the Solicitor General, a peace meeting was held, and continual monitoring was maintained, using helicopters and drones for surveillance, relief camps were established, and food and medical facilities were given.

During the hearing, the Supreme Court of India takes note of the Solicitor General's statement that, in order to restore normalcy in the state, 52 companies of CAPF and 105 columns of Army/Assam Rifle have been deployed in Manipur.

Case Brief -

In the said matter, the Clashes between Meiteis and tribals occurred in the Churachandpur area last Wednesday. Tribals are opposing reservation for Meiteis following a March 27 Manipur High Court decision for the state administration to give a proposal to the Centre within 1 month on the Meitei community's claim for ST status.

BJP MLA Dinganglung Gangmei, argued in his appeal that the "proceedings before the High Court were vitiated by not making the HAC a party," and that the HC order created tension and violence between the two communities.

"Even if directions were to be given, they could not have been given without notice to the HAC and hearing the HAC," said the MLA, who challenged various high court orders, including contempt notices, related to the issue.

The next date of the hearing is on 17th May, 2023.