Supreme Court Judges to Visit Manipur Relief Camps to Assess Displacement Crisis
The visit, led by Justice B R Gavai, aims to evaluate conditions for displaced families and enhance legal and medical aid efforts nearly two years after ethnic violence erupted.
- Six Supreme Court judges, including Justice B R Gavai, will visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22, 2025, to assess the status of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
- The visit coincides with the 12-year anniversary of the Manipur High Court and includes virtual inaugurations of legal aid clinics and medical camps in districts like Imphal East, Imphal West, and Ukhrul.
- Over 273 legal aid clinics established by the Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) have been assisting displaced individuals with government benefits, lost documents, and medical aid.
- A team of 25 specialized doctors from Chennai will provide medical services at relief camps for six additional days, ensuring access to treatment and essential medicines for displaced families.
- The ethnic violence in Manipur, which began in May 2023, has displaced over 50,000 people, with ongoing challenges in rehabilitation and legal proceedings under Supreme Court oversight.
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