Army can't use excessive force in AFSPA-notified areas, rules Supreme Court
8 years, 8 months ago

Army can't use excessive force in AFSPA-notified areas, rules Supreme Court

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday held that the Indian Army and the paramilitary forces cannot use excessive or retaliatory force under the provisions of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act to deal with emergency situations like militant attacks. The apex court was hearing a petition by one Suresh Singh seeking repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act that grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces in "disturbed areas". Earlier, the court had said the fact that compensation has been paid to the next of kin of victims of encounter killings by security forces in Manipur "amply indicate" that such encounters were fake. The bench had also asked Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh, representing the Centre, and lawyers of NHRC and the state government to provide requisite information to the amicus curiae, who will prepare a comprehensive chart of cases for the perusal of court.

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DC Edit | Good start in Manipur but gov faces law & order ‘test’
1 month ago

DC Edit | Good start in Manipur but gov faces law & order ‘test’

Deccan Chronicle  

The decision of Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to extend the deadline, first fixed as February 26, by another week for rebels to return weapons looted from police stations and state armouries when ethnic clashes broke out in the state on May 3, 2023, is a welcome move that must be followed up diligently. The decision follows radical Meitei group …

In Manipur, Stepping Into the Territory of the ‘Other’ Could be Fatal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In Manipur, Stepping Into the Territory of the ‘Other’ Could be Fatal

The Diplomat  

More than 19 months after violent clashes erupted between the majority Meitei community and the Kuki-Zo tribes in the northeast Indian state of Manipur, the violence has shown no signs of abating. “The Meiteis,” he said, have “the solid support of the Manipur government against the Kukis.” Mate has authored a report titled, “A historical contextualization of State- While the …

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government

The Hindu  

Hearing a case by petitioners aggrieved with the unremitting hostilities in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Manipur government to disclose details of destroyed and encroached properties following the ethnic violence a year and a half ago. The Court had also, a few months ago, extended the working tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal-led Committee supervising the …

Manipur violence: SC asks state to provide details on arson, encroachments of properties
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence: SC asks state to provide details on arson, encroachments of properties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government to provide details in a sealed cover on the dwelling units and properties burnt either fully or partially, and encroached upon during the ethnic violence in the state. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar fixed the plea for hearing in the week commencing January …

Manipur violence : Protestors condemn killings, demand AFSPA repeal
4 months ago

Manipur violence : Protestors condemn killings, demand AFSPA repeal

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Protests erupted in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Monday, a day after the chilling details of the autopsy reports of a three-year-old boy, his mother, and grandmother became public. Defying curfew orders, protestors took out a rally to condemn the killings and demand the repeal of the Armed Forces Act, which was recently reimposed in six police station areas …

‘Biased’ resolution: Manipur Kuki-Zo MLAs slam NDA colleagues
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Biased’ resolution: Manipur Kuki-Zo MLAs slam NDA colleagues

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Manipur’s 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs, including seven from the ruling BJP, slammed a section of NDA legislators, led by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, for their resolution calling for “mass operations” against the Kuki militants responsible for the recent killing of six civilians, including three children, in Jiribam. In a joint statement, the Kuki-Zo MLAs said the resolution on mass …

Centre to deploy 5,000 personnel to Manipur as Amit Shah reviews situation; CM to meet MLAs
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre to deploy 5,000 personnel to Manipur as Amit Shah reviews situation; CM to meet MLAs

New Indian Express  

CRPF Director General A D Singh and senior officers from other Central Armed Police Forces are also present in the state. The central government had reimposed the Armed Forces Act in six police station areas of Manipur, including the violence-affected Jiribam, on Thursday. Given the prevailing volatile situation, the state government ordered the closure of all educational institutions on Monday …

Curfew and internet shut down in Manipur as fresh violence erupts over killing of six
4 months, 1 week ago

Curfew and internet shut down in Manipur as fresh violence erupts over killing of six

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A complete curfew has been …

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house
4 months, 1 week ago

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house

Live Mint  

Manipur violence news today: On Saturday, Manipur witnessed a dramatic escalation of violence as an enraged mob attempted to storm the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal. Manipur violence news: Protests Outside BJP Legislator's Home Protesters also assembled outside the Sagolband residence of BJP legislator RK Imo, son-in-law of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Manipur violence …

Manipur govt urges centre to withdraw AFSPA
4 months, 1 week ago

Manipur govt urges centre to withdraw AFSPA

India TV News  

The Manipur government has formally requested the Centre to reconsider and withdraw the reimposition of the Armed Forces Act from areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations in the state. This development follows the recent notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 14, 2024, reimposing AFSPA in the regions of Sekmai, Lamsang, Lamlai, Moirang, Leimakhong, and Jiribam …

Manipur Govt Appeals To Centre For Withdrawal Of AFSPA From Six ‘Disturbed’ Areas
4 months, 1 week ago

Manipur Govt Appeals To Centre For Withdrawal Of AFSPA From Six ‘Disturbed’ Areas

ABP News  

The Manipur government has pledged the Centre to review and withdraw AFSPA from areas coming under the sovereignty of six police stations in the state, an official stated on Saturday. According to a report by news agency PTI, the Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces Act in six of Manipur’s police station areas, including Jiribam, which has been hit by …

AFSPA Reimposed in 6 Districts of Strife-Hit Manipur
4 months, 2 weeks ago

AFSPA Reimposed in 6 Districts of Strife-Hit Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces Act in six police station areas across five districts of trouble-torn Manipur, including violence-hit Jiribam, in view of the escalating violence. In a notification issued by the MHA, the ‘Disturbed Areas’ status – which was in place for all of Manipur except 19 police stations in the state’s …

Manipur news: AFSPA reimposed in six police station areas
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur news: AFSPA reimposed in six police station areas

Live Mint  

In an attempt to control violence in Manipur, the central government has reimposed the Armed Forces Act in state’s six police station areas, including Jiribam. The six police station areas where AFSPA has been reimposed are Sekmai and Lamsang in Imphal West district, Lamlai in Imphal East district, Jiribam in Jiribam district, Leimakhong in Kangpokpi and Moirang in Bishnupur. The …

MHA imposes AFSPA in areas under 6 police stations in Manipur after security review
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MHA imposes AFSPA in areas under 6 police stations in Manipur after security review

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday declared areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations in Manipur as “disturbed areas”, bringing these areas also under the Armed Forces Act or AFSPA, 1958. Manipur police commandos stand guard along the Imphal-Moirang road amid militant activity in Ningthoukhong town at Bishnupur district The move comes a day after the home …

Armed forces special powers act imposed in 5 Manipur districts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Armed forces special powers act imposed in 5 Manipur districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Amid escalating violence in Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs reimposed the Armed Forces Act on Thursday, extending the "Disturbed Areas" status to six police station areas across five districts, including Jiribam, a hotspot of violence. Previously, AFSPA had been suspended in 19 police stations in the relatively stable Meitei-dominated valley, but recent violence prompted this extension. AFSPA grants armed …

Manipur: MHA reimposes AFSPA in six police station areas, including Jiribam
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur: MHA reimposes AFSPA in six police station areas, including Jiribam

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order on Thursday re-imposing Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the jurisdiction of six police stations in Manipur’s valley areas, nearly 19 months into the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state and declared them ‘disturbed areas’. In the notification, a copy of which is with this newspaper, the MHA said, …

Manipur extends AFSPA for another six months
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Manipur extends AFSPA for another six months

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces Act for another six months with effect from Tuesday in the ethnic violence-hit northeastern state excluding areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations. In a notification, commissioner N Ashok Kumar said the state government has decided to maintain the status quo citing violent activities of extremist/insurgent groups, the overall law and …

AFSPA extended for another 6 months in Manipur
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFSPA extended for another 6 months in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur home department has extended the Armed Forces Act or AFSPA, 1958, for another six months in the state, excluding areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations, according to a new notification. The notification, effective from April 1 and issued by the Commissioner, said the state government has decided to maintain the status quo on the present “Disturbed …

Aakar Patel | After Rajnath's vow, will Army give justice' to all it wronged?
1 year, 2 months ago

Aakar Patel | After Rajnath's vow, will Army give justice' to all it wronged?

Deccan Chronicle  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh visited the families of those Kashmiris killed in Army custody and assured them justice. On May 11, 2006, after investigating the case, the CBI filed murder charges against five serving Army personnel from the 7 Rashtriya Rifles unit in the court of Srinagar’s chief judicial magistrate. In September 2012, over 12 years after the murder of …

Extended exclusion: The Hindu Editorial on AFSPA in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

Extended exclusion: The Hindu Editorial on AFSPA in Manipur

The Hindu  

Hill areas in Manipur will continue to be under the Armed Forces Act for another six months from October. The State government has issued a notification to extend the law’s imposition to the whole State, barring the areas falling under 19 police stations in the Imphal valley. The notification maintains the status quo on the applicability of the potent law …

Tribes in Manipur object to AFSPA being limited to hill districts
1 year, 6 months ago

Tribes in Manipur object to AFSPA being limited to hill districts

The Hindu  

The apex bodies of Kuki, Zomi and Naga tribes in Manipur on September 28 strongly objected to the Manipur government’s notification extending the operation of the Armed Forces Act for six months only in the hill districts of the State. The steering committee of the Zomi Council said it had shot off a memorandum to the Union Home Minister on …

AFSPA Extended in Violence-hit Manipur's Hill Areas for 6 Months
1 year, 6 months ago

AFSPA Extended in Violence-hit Manipur's Hill Areas for 6 Months

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: In response to a surge in violence, the Armed Forces Act has been extended for another six months in Manipur. The "disturbed area" status under AFSPA will continue across Manipur, except for those 19 police stations in the valley districts. Security agencies believe that banned terror organisations like the United National Liberation Front, People's Liberation Army, Kanglei Yawol Kanba …

Manipur govt declares entire state ‘disturbed area’ under AFSPA amid unrest
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur govt declares entire state ‘disturbed area’ under AFSPA amid unrest

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for a period of six months in the wake of the prevailing law and order situation. A woman protester blocks a road during 48-hour general strike in Imphal on September 19, 2023 The state government, in a notification, said that the …

Manipur government declares entire state as 'disturbed area' amid violence
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur government declares entire state as 'disturbed area' amid violence

India Today  

The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a "disturbed area" in light of the prevailing law and order situation. As per the state government's notification, the entire state, except for 19 specific police station areas, was declared a "disturbed area" under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. The government is of the opinion that the "violent activities of …

'It's A Report After All, Not An Offence Committed On Ground': Supreme Court To Manipur Police On FIRs Against Editors Guild Members
1 year, 6 months ago

'It's A Report After All, Not An Offence Committed On Ground': Supreme Court To Manipur Police On FIRs Against Editors Guild Members

Live Law  

In the petition challenging FIRs lodged against the members of the Editors Guild of India over a fact-finding report published by them about the ethnic violence in Manipur, the Supreme Court today orally remarked that the issue pertained to just a report and was not a case of someone committing an offence on the ground. At this submission, CJI asked, …

Manipur sexual assault inhuman; PM Modi must intervene to bring peace: Irom Sharmila
1 year, 8 months ago

Manipur sexual assault inhuman; PM Modi must intervene to bring peace: Irom Sharmila

The Hindu  

Civil rights activist Irom Sharmila Sunday described the incident of strip-and-parade of two tribal women as "inhuman" and "very disturbing" and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately intervene to address the situation in her home State. She also demanded that Chief Minister N. Biren Singh admit his failure and apologise to the people of Manipur. Sharmila also felt that …

Protect lives in Manipur, act on suggestions: Supreme Court over deploying army in state
1 year, 8 months ago

Protect lives in Manipur, act on suggestions: Supreme Court over deploying army in state

Hindustan Times  

One of the greatest hallmarks of democracy is the civilian control over the armed forces, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, refusing to issue orders for the deployment of army and paramilitary forces in Manipur, which has been reeling under ethnic violence since early May. The court asked solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing the state government, to submit an updated …

Army officers say Army faces challenges in Manipur without AFSPA
1 year, 8 months ago

Army officers say Army faces challenges in Manipur without AFSPA

The Hindu  

Operating without legal cover provided by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act is a major limitation for security forces operating in Manipur in the current situation, Army sources say. Home Minister Amit Shah had said on March 25 that the Centre had decided to “reduce the Disturbed Areas” under the AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur due to the “significant …

Manipur violence: Supreme Court asks state for updated report, wants these details
1 year, 8 months ago

Manipur violence: Supreme Court asks state for updated report, wants these details

India Today  

Expressing concern over the law and order situation in Manipur, the Supreme Court sought a detailed status report from the state government on the measures taken to curb ethnic violence in the state. The Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra, asked the government to list the steps taken …

Manipur violence: SC refuses urgent hearing of plea for armed forces deployment
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur violence: SC refuses urgent hearing of plea for armed forces deployment

Hindustan Times  

Violence in Manipur is “purely an issue of law-and-order”, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday as it refused to urgently hear a plea for the deployment of armed forces in the state to protect the Kukis and order prosecution of those attacking the tribal community. It’s a purely law-and-order problem,” said a bench of justices Surya Kant and MM Sundresh, …

Manipur violence | SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking Army protection for Kuki tribals
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur violence | SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking Army protection for Kuki tribals

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on June 20 termed the Manipur ethnic violence, which has left nearly 100 dead, a “purely law and order issue”, while “hoping” that courts will not be asked to deploy the Army or Central security forces. The Bench indicated that its intervention, one way or the other, now may tend to “aggravate” the situation in the State, …

Manipur violence: Supreme Court rejects urgent hearing on plea seeking Army protection for Kuki tribals
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur violence: Supreme Court rejects urgent hearing on plea seeking Army protection for Kuki tribals

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused an urgent hearing on a plea seeking Army protection for minority Kuki tribals amid ethnic violence in Manipur. The Manipur Tribal Forum has alleged that the central government and the chief minister of Manipur have jointly embarked on a communal agenda aimed at "ethnic cleansing" of Kuki tribals in the northeastern state. NGO urges …

AFSPA likely to be lifted completely from Assam by year end, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 10 months ago

AFSPA likely to be lifted completely from Assam by year end, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated on May 22 that Armed Forces Special Powers Act was likely to be lifted completely from the State by the year end as the law and order situation had improved considerably. Mr. Sarma also said retired Army personnel would be appointed as Additional Superintendents of Police to impart training to the police force …

Manipur violence: SC asks state govt to file status report on security measures taken
1 year, 10 months ago

Manipur violence: SC asks state govt to file status report on security measures taken

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will ensure that the political executive does not turn a blind eye to the law and order situation in Manipur, and asked the state government to file a fresh status report on measures taken for security and relief and rehabilitation of the violence-hit people. It asked the state government to file …

Manipur violence: State Government issues ‘shoot-at-sight’ order; 55 Army columns deployed, RAF flown-in
1 year, 10 months ago

Manipur violence: State Government issues ‘shoot-at-sight’ order; 55 Army columns deployed, RAF flown-in

The Hindu  

The Manipur government on May 4 issued shoot-at-sight orders in “extreme cases” to contain spiralling violence in the State between tribals and the majority Meitei community which has displaced over 9,000 people from their villages. Nitish Kumar does not want to conduct the caste-based survey in Bihar and they put forward the weak side intentionally so that the court puts …

As blood of ‘fake encounters’ singes AFSPA, the law needs to be done away with in totality
2 years, 11 months ago

As blood of ‘fake encounters’ singes AFSPA, the law needs to be done away with in totality

Firstpost  

Security experts argue that AFSPA should not be construed as a ‘licence to kill’. And that charges of extrajudicial killings or ‘fake encounters’ against armed forces personnel must be investigated Good legislation is necessary, effective, clear and coherent. However, the Gauhati High court also looked into the matter and ruled that since the Assam Rifles had been deployed under the …

Killing of civilians in Nagaland: What is AFSPA and why is it so controversial?
3 years, 3 months ago

Killing of civilians in Nagaland: What is AFSPA and why is it so controversial?

India Today  

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is back in controversy after Indian Army’s para commandos shot 14 civilians in Nagaland's Mon district. The AFSPA grants the armed forces extraordinary powers and legal immunity to bring back order in areas designated as "disturbed" by the government. Read | Civilian killing in Nagaland: Case of mistaken identity, says Home Minister Amit Shah …

Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink
3 years, 3 months ago

Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink

Live Mint  

Peace talks between India’s government and insurgent groups in Nagaland have long been tentative at best, but our progress of the past half decade or more was put at threat by lives lost in a shocking turn of events over the weekend. Reports suggest that a false tip-off on rebel movement in Mon district of Nagaland led our Army to …

Top official in northeast India wants army powers removed
3 years, 3 months ago

Top official in northeast India wants army powers removed

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A top elected official in India’s northeast region called on Monday for the withdrawal of emergency powers granted to Indian troops, a day after soldiers killed over a dozen civilians, sparking violent protests in the troubled state. Nagaland state’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said his government wants the longstanding Armed Forces Special Powers Act, or AFSPA, repealed. …

Indian Army says troops violated AFSPA rules in Shopian encounter, will face action
4 years, 6 months ago

Indian Army says troops violated AFSPA rules in Shopian encounter, will face action

India Today  

Prima facie evidence indicates that Indian Army personnel concerned exceeded powers vested in them under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The internal inquiry was ordered by Army authorities into Operation Amshipora after the family of the three men killed alleged it was a "fake encounter" and that the men had …

Law and order situation has improved in Manipur, but not enough to repeal AFSPA, says N Biren Singh
5 years, 2 months ago

Law and order situation has improved in Manipur, but not enough to repeal AFSPA, says N Biren Singh

Firstpost  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said insurgency-related violence has decreased in the state during the last three years and he has apprised the Union home ministry of the improved situation. Imphal: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has said the law and order situation in the state has improved in recent years, but it is still not conducive to …

If Observations Made By This Court Has Demoralised Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and Manipur Police, It Is Suggestive Of Weakness In Them: SC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 4 months ago

If Observations Made By This Court Has Demoralised Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and Manipur Police, It Is Suggestive Of Weakness In Them: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“It should be clear to everyone that officers and personnel of the Indian Army, paramilitary forces and the State Police are made of much sterner stuff than is sought to be projected and they can hardly be demoralized by observations said to have been made by anybody.”The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Madan B Lokur and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit …

If Observations Made By This Court Has Demoralised Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and Manipur Police, It Is Suggestive Of Weakness In Them: SC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 4 months ago

If Observations Made By This Court Has Demoralised Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and Manipur Police, It Is Suggestive Of Weakness In Them: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“It should be clear to everyone that officers and personnel of the Indian Army, paramilitary forces and the State Police are made of much sterner stuff than is sought to be projected and they can hardly be demoralized by observations said to have been made by anybody.”The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Madan B Lokur and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit …

Supreme Court to hear plea of army men challenging prosecution in AFSPA areas
6 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea of army men challenging prosecution in AFSPA areas

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court today said that it will hear on September 4, a plea by over 300 Army personnel challenging registration of FIRs against them for operations in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir where the Armed Forces Act is in force. The Supreme Court has said the matter has to be heard by the bench which had passed an order …

Manipur Encounter Killings: 355 Serving Army Officers Move SC Alleging CBI Bias & Dilution Of AFSPA [Read Petition]
6 years, 7 months ago

Manipur Encounter Killings: 355 Serving Army Officers Move SC Alleging CBI Bias & Dilution Of AFSPA [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Three hundred and fifty five soldiers and serving officers of the Indian Army have approached the Supreme Court alleging dilution of the Armed Forces Act without specific amendment to that effect.The petition was mentioned before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Justice AM Khanwilkar today by Advocate Aishwarya Bhati, representing. Three hundred and fifty five soldiers …

Manipur Encounter Killings: 355 Serving Army Officers Move SC Alleging CBI Bias & Dilution Of AFSPA [Read Petition]
6 years, 7 months ago

Manipur Encounter Killings: 355 Serving Army Officers Move SC Alleging CBI Bias & Dilution Of AFSPA [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Three hundred and fifty five soldiers and serving officers of the Indian Army have approached the Supreme Court alleging dilution of the Armed Forces Act without specific amendment to that effect.The petition was mentioned before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Justice AM Khanwilkar today by Advocate Aishwarya Bhati, representing. Three hundred and fifty five soldiers …

No coercive steps' against Army officer: Supreme Court
7 years, 1 month ago

No coercive steps' against Army officer: Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an FIR lodged by the Jammu and Kashmir government against Army officer Adithya Kumar of 10 Garhwal Rifles in Shopian police station for quelling a violent mob, and restrained the State from taking coercive steps against the officer. Chandrachud granted the stay on a petition filed by Lt. Col. Karamveer Singh, a …

AFSPA and 1528 encounter killings in Manipur: Time to revoke 'license to kill'?
7 years, 8 months ago

AFSPA and 1528 encounter killings in Manipur: Time to revoke 'license to kill'?

India Today  

According to a Public Interest Litigation, - hearing which the Supreme Court today ordered a CBI probe into extra-judicial killings in Manipur - 1,528 people were killed in encounters by security forces in the state between 2000 and 2012. In 2013, the Supreme Court had appointed a committee headed by former apex court judge Justice Santosh Hegde to probe six …

Data alleges 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur; widows march against all odds for justice
7 years, 10 months ago

Data alleges 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur; widows march against all odds for justice

Firstpost  

New Delhi: It was Good Friday on 6 April in 2007. Earlier this month while the Indian government was defending the Armed Forces Act at a United Nation’s forum, Renu and other Manipuri widows were busy — on the Supreme Court’s order — documenting cases of 1,528 men, women, and children — all victims of extra-judicial killings or “fake encounters”. …

Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea to lift curbs on special powers
7 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea to lift curbs on special powers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the Centre’s curative petition seeking to recall the July 2016 order holding that the Army or the Manipur police cannot use excessive force under the provisions of the Armed Forces Act or the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act to deal with militants or insurgency. The Centre, meanwhile, told the apex court …

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