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Crime
Supreme Court Orders Two Special Courts for Manipur Violence Cases
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 04:02 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed authorities to establish two special courts to expedite trials in the Manipur violence cases.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the relevant authorities to set up two special courts to handle the pending cases arising from the recent violence in Manipur. The directive aims to speed up the judicial process and ensure timely justice for the victims and the accused.\nThe court noted the backlog of cases and the delays in the regular judicial system, which have impeded the delivery of justice in this sensitive matter.\nBy establishing dedicated benches, the Supreme Court seeks to streamline the proceedings and reduce the time taken for hearings and verdicts.\nThe move is expected to bring greater transparency and accountability to the trials, addressing concerns raised by civil society and legal experts about the pace of justice in Manipur.