Manipur Violence: SC Asks CBI for Status Report, Considers HC Monitoring

• Supreme Court directs CBI to submit a status report within two weeks on 11 FIRs related to 2023 Manipur ethnic violence.
• Bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, deliberates transferring trial supervision from SC to Manipur High Court, Guwahati High Court, or a joint framework.
• CJI suggests entrusting monitoring to the Manipur High Court's Chief Justice, noting the Guwahati High Court already oversees some aspects.
• Concerns raised by senior advocate Vrinda Grover regarding CBI's handling of a victim's rape case and lack of communication.
• SC emphasizes legal aid for survivors and instructs Centre and Manipur government to implement Justice Gita Mittal committee's rehabilitation recommendations.