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Crime
Supreme Court directs CBI to present third victim in Manipur sexual assault case
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:16 AM
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The apex court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to produce a third victim in the ongoing Manipur sexual violence case, adding to the two earlier testimonies already on record.
The Supreme Court of India issued a directive for the Central Bureau of Investigation to bring a third victim before the court in the high‑profile sexual violence case from Manipur. The order follows earlier submissions of two victims whose testimonies have been recorded in the ongoing proceedings.
The case, which has drawn national attention, involves allegations of sexual assault in Manipur and is being investigated by the CBI under the supervision of the apex court. The court’s intervention aims to ensure that all relevant evidence, including the testimony of the third victim, is examined before any final judgment is delivered.
Legal experts note that the court’s order underscores the judiciary’s commitment to a thorough fact‑finding process in sensitive criminal matters. The inclusion of the additional victim’s account is expected to provide a more complete picture of the alleged crimes and may influence the direction of the investigation and any subsequent charges.
The CBI is expected to comply with the court’s directive promptly, presenting the third victim’s statement at the next hearing. The development is being closely watched by civil‑society groups advocating for victims’ rights and by authorities monitoring the case’s progress.
The case, which has drawn national attention, involves allegations of sexual assault in Manipur and is being investigated by the CBI under the supervision of the apex court. The court’s intervention aims to ensure that all relevant evidence, including the testimony of the third victim, is examined before any final judgment is delivered.
Legal experts note that the court’s order underscores the judiciary’s commitment to a thorough fact‑finding process in sensitive criminal matters. The inclusion of the additional victim’s account is expected to provide a more complete picture of the alleged crimes and may influence the direction of the investigation and any subsequent charges.
The CBI is expected to comply with the court’s directive promptly, presenting the third victim’s statement at the next hearing. The development is being closely watched by civil‑society groups advocating for victims’ rights and by authorities monitoring the case’s progress.