In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has canceled Friday’s court session, which was to be headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud. This cancellation came as a disappointment to several important cases, including one related to a sexual assault incident in Manipur, were scheduled to be heard on Friday. The case pertains to the horrifying incident of two women being paraded naked in strife-torn Manipur, which gained widespread attention after a video of the incident went viral online.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had submitted its reply to the Supreme Court on Thursday, stating that the probe into the Manipur sexual assault case has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Furthermore, the MHA urged the court to transfer the trial to a location outside Manipur for a time-bound resolution. At present, seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.
Expressing deep concern over the incident, the Supreme Court had taken cognizance of the matter on July 20, emphasizing that the use of violence against women is absolutely unacceptable in a constitutional democracy. As a response, CJI Chandrachud had directed both the Central government and the Manipur government to take immediate steps to address the issue and inform the court of the actions taken.
However, with the cancellation of Friday’s court session, these matters are now adjourned. Urgent concerns can now be addressed before a bench led by Justice S K Kaul, the senior-most judge of the apex court.
The decision to cancel the court session, headed by CJI Chandrachud, raises questions about the progress of delivering justice in the Manipur sexual assault case. It remains to be seen when the case will be taken up for hearing and how swiftly the trial will proceed in the Central Bureau of Investigation. The need for a time-bound resolution is crucial to ensure justice is served promptly.
In conclusion, the cancellation of Friday’s court session by the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has put the Manipur sexual assault case and other important matters on hold. The shift of the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation and the plea to transfer the trial outside Manipur indicate the seriousness of the case. However, the delay caused by cancellation raises concerns about the timely delivery of justice.
