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SC directs CBI, trial court to ensure victim examination in Manipur case
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 06:02 PM
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The Supreme Court has instructed the CBI and the trial court to ensure the proper examination of victim-witnesses in the ongoing Manipur sexual violence case.
The Supreme Court of India has issued specific directions regarding the ongoing trial of the Manipur sexual violence case. The apex court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the trial court to ensure that the examination of victim-witnesses is conducted effectively and without unnecessary delay.
The bench emphasized the need for a fair and transparent judicial process in this sensitive matter. By directing both the investigating agency and the lower court, the Supreme Court aims to uphold the rights of the victims and ensure that their testimony is recorded properly as part of the legal proceedings.
This intervention highlights the higher judiciary's focus on the procedural aspects of high-profile criminal cases involving serious allegations of violence. The court's order is expected to streamline the trial process and address any potential bottlenecks in the examination of key witnesses.
The CBI and the trial court are now expected to adhere to these guidelines to facilitate the smooth continuation of the case in accordance with the Supreme Court's directives.
The bench emphasized the need for a fair and transparent judicial process in this sensitive matter. By directing both the investigating agency and the lower court, the Supreme Court aims to uphold the rights of the victims and ensure that their testimony is recorded properly as part of the legal proceedings.
This intervention highlights the higher judiciary's focus on the procedural aspects of high-profile criminal cases involving serious allegations of violence. The court's order is expected to streamline the trial process and address any potential bottlenecks in the examination of key witnesses.
The CBI and the trial court are now expected to adhere to these guidelines to facilitate the smooth continuation of the case in accordance with the Supreme Court's directives.