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Crime
Supreme Court Orders CBI to Secure Witness Appearance in Manipur Case
✍️ Pioneer Daily
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 06:17 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to ensure that a key witness appears before the court in a case pertaining to Manipur.
New Delhi: In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court issued a directive to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take all necessary steps to ensure that a designated witness appears before the court in a pending case linked to the state of Manipur. The order underscores the apex court's concern over potential delays that could arise if the witness fails to cooperate.
The CBI, as the investigative agency, has been tasked with coordinating with local authorities, providing protection if required, and filing any procedural applications needed to compel the witness's attendance. Such measures are intended to safeguard the integrity of the judicial process and prevent procedural loopholes.
Legal analysts note that the Supreme Court's intervention reflects the seriousness with which it views witness non‑appearance, especially in cases that may have broader implications for law and order in the region. The CBI is expected to report back on compliance and the status of the witness within a stipulated timeframe.
The CBI, as the investigative agency, has been tasked with coordinating with local authorities, providing protection if required, and filing any procedural applications needed to compel the witness's attendance. Such measures are intended to safeguard the integrity of the judicial process and prevent procedural loopholes.
Legal analysts note that the Supreme Court's intervention reflects the seriousness with which it views witness non‑appearance, especially in cases that may have broader implications for law and order in the region. The CBI is expected to report back on compliance and the status of the witness within a stipulated timeframe.