Supreme Court judges to visit Manipur relief camps on March 22

The delegation will include justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, MM Sundresh, KV Viswanathan and N Kotiswar Singh, who will collectively engage with displaced communities and oversee initiatives to expand legal aid and medical assistance. According to a statement issued by NALSA on Tuesday, the visit is being undertaken as part of the duodecennial (12-year) celebration of the high court of Manipur.

Nearly two years after the sectarian violence of May 3, 2023, which claimed over 250 lives and displaced over 50,000 people, thousands remain in relief camps across Manipur. Despite efforts at rehabilitation, the crisis has left many struggling to regain normalcy, with legal, medical and financial challenges persisting.

Recognising the urgent need for continued support, justice Gavai will virtually inaugurate legal services camps, medical camps and new legal aid clinics across several districts, including Imphal East, Imphal West and Ukhrul. As part of the initiative, essential relief materials will also be distributed to displaced families.