Manipur HC Archives

Special Courts can try cases of former and sitting MPs/MLAs irrespective of their status at the time of commission of offences: Manipur HC

“The Special Courts for MPs/ MLAs have jurisdiction to try all cases against the former and sitting MPs/ MLAs, even if the offence were committed prior to becoming a legislature or as a sitting legislature or after demitting office.”

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Mass burial of Kuki-Zo community: Manipur HC directs State and Centre to maintain status quo ante of land where burial was proposed

A big mob from both the communities had gathered in and around the land in question and at any moment violence would have taken place, hence the Acting Chief Justice took up the matter at 6:00 A.M.

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Manipur HC directs State and Officer-in-charge to complete pending Investigation in 10-years-old UAPA case within 6 months

The Court said that offences under UAPA are serious ones relating to the security of the nation and FIR cannot be quashed on mere technicalities without going to the complete merit of the case.

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Manipur High Court directs appointment of Dr. L Ranjit Singh as Director of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal

While a writ petition is pending wherein the appointment of a Director is challenged, the authorities concerned cannot appoint another Director without the leave of the Court.

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Manipur HC dismisses election petition filed against BJP MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei for absence of cause of action

An election petition must contain a concise statement of material facts on which the election petitioner relies along with full particulars of any corrupt practice that the election petitioner alleges.