The Supreme Court has indicated that it wants special courts to be set up for cases arising from the ethnic violence in Manipur. Hearing the matter in New Delhi, the court said such courts could hold day-to-day trials so related cases move faster through the justice system.
The bench also directed investigating agencies, including the CBI and Special Investigation Teams, to accelerate work on pending Manipur violence investigations. The court’s remarks reflected concern that the pace of progress in several cases has not been satisfactory.
By proposing special courts, the Supreme Court appears to be focusing on both speed and closer monitoring of prosecutions linked to the Manipur violence. A day-to-day trial process is typically meant to reduce delays and prevent serious cases from getting stuck for long periods.
The latest hearing puts renewed attention on accountability in the Manipur ethnic violence cases, with the court pressing investigators to complete their work more quickly. The matter is expected to remain under close judicial scrutiny as the process moves from investigation toward trial.
