Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug 7 (Maxim News): As Manipur sank deeper into ethnic violence, the Supreme Court on Monday announced the setting up of a committee of three former women high court judges to look into relief and rehabilitation of those affected.
A bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y Chandrachud comprising Justices J.B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the committee will be headed by former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal and include Justices (retd) Shalini P Joshi and Asha Menon. it is said that the effort of the apex court is to restore a sense of confidence and faith in the rule of law in the state.
It said besides the judicial panel that will oversee relief and rehabilitation efforts among other things, senior police officers will be asked to supervise the investigation in criminal cases to be probed by the state SITs.
During the hearing, Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh appeared before the bench to answer queries on the ethnic violence and the steps taken by the administration so far to check it, besides the segregation of cases for the purpose of effective investigation. (Maxim News)
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