Unsettled Shores of Justice in Manipur The Supreme Court has issued directives to the Manipur government following 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps during the 2023 ethnic violence.
The court's demand for a comprehensive report, including post mortem examinations and compensation details, is a necessary step towards accountability.
A committee headed by former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal had previously raised concerns about the compensation paid to families – a meager sum of Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per deceased person.