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#SupremeCourt to hear pleas on #ManipurViolence

Tension escalated in the state after the High Court ordered the inclusion of Meetei/Meitei community of the State in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Indian Constitution as a "tribe" of Manipur.

SG Mehta: Let peace and tranquility be our priority...the required steps are being taken..

Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves: So many villages are being attacked...

SG: Please see the status report.

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SG reads from status report.

SG: Rapid action force and army deployed across various areas. foot patrolling in critical areas. DMs are taking measures to shift poeple to their hometowns. about 3124 people heldpef through flights. Also, HC has extended the period from 1 month to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Justice Narasimha: What happened in HC?

SG: We have filed appeal too, and have also asked for extension on the order, as it is one tribe vs the other..

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CJI: I think we have to stay the order of the HC, we gave Justice Muralidharan time to correct his decision and he has not done so..

SG: Appeal is filed..

SC: Why is the appeal not taken up?

Sr Adv Hegde: Notice has been issued on the appeal

Gonsalves: The order operates very… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

SG: Considering the position on the ground, we chose not to seek stay, and only seek an extension of one year from the High Court, as it would have impact on the situation on the ground...

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CJI: If High Courts do not follow Constitution bench judgments, then what we should do is very clear..

Gonsalves reads from the judgments.

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Bench discusses.

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Justice Narasimha to Gonsalves: Are you appearing before the High Court division bench?

Gonsalves: Its not by me, and there is no internet...its not possible for the lawyers or victims to go there..

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SG: The appellant has sought to withdraw, he saw the problem...

Gonsalves: No, see what they have done to him..

SG: Lets leave that right now, it will aggravate the situation..

Gonsalves: I want them to protect those areas where attacks might happen..

#ManipurViolence… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

CJI dictates order.

ORDER: A status report has been filed on behalf of State of Manipur. A writ appeal has been filed against the judgement of Justice MV Muralidhar. While entertaining the writ appeal, the notice was issued and it has been listed on June 6. An applications was… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

ORDER: Any party aggrieved by the order of the division bench can approach court for relief.

Gonsalves: Please see what I am asking for urgently. Army is not called out, CM has not called for it..please turn to page 4..

CJI: One second, let us see...

#ManipurViolence… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

CJI: What is IA no?

CJI: Certain apprehensions have been expressed by the petitioners. Certain specific villages have also been identified. We are of the view that these apprehensions be taken to ground and monitored. The state and Security officer shall take measures required… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Another PIL on the issue is mentioned before court.

Counsel: Highways are blocked, water supply is cut off.

Sr Adv Ranjit Kumar: The HC bar association has filed a PIL. Illegal immigrants are coming from Myanmar, who are trying to settle here. These militant camps are arising… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

CJI: Similar writs have been filed before this court. The apprehensions which have been set out shall also be taken into account..

Gonsalves: Please transfer to HC

CJI: No we are not doing that. We want a status report to be filed on reopening after vacations. As a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

CJI: We as courts must also understand that there are certain aspects which have to be dealt by the political arms of the governments.

Advocate Pasha: CM is making communal statements, please see my IA, he is saying we will take care of these militants..

CJI: Please ask him to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Manipur Violence| Considering Position On Ground, We Chose Not To Seek Stay On Order To Include Meetai Tribe In ST List : SG Mehta Tells Supreme Court

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