Justice M. Sundar appointed as 10th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
The Collegium on 12-9-2025 had recommended the appointment of Justice M. Sundar as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court.
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‘Creates confusion, absurdity and anomaly’; Manipur High Court quashes law allowing Panchayat members to continue in office beyond 5 years
The amendment in Section 22(3) of Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 created dual governing bodies for the same office by extending the tenure of Panchayat members to an indefinite period, when elections cannot be held within time.
Inside Manipur HC’s ruling on whether a transgender person is entitled to change original name and gender in official documents
The Court refrained from adopting the usual practice of concealing and masking name of the transgender person in the present judgment and revealed the name so that this judgment becomes a torch to other transgender persons leading them to the path of access to justice.
Manipur High Court dismisses bail application of NDPS accused allegedly participated in misbranding controlled substance as normal drug
The Court observed that the accused persons are not just normal employees but participated in misbranding of the controlled substance as normal drug. They have also actively assisted their employer in transporting huge quantity of controlled substance under concealed identity.
Justice D. Krishnakumar, the 8th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, retires after a tenure of 6 months
Justice Krishnakumar, who was the senior-most puisne Judge of Madras High Court, took the reins as Manipur High Court’s Chief Justice on 22-11-2024.
President appoints Justice K. Somashekar as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Justice Somashekar will take charge as the High Court’s Chief Justice after retirement of Justice D. Krishna Kumar, who demits office on 21-5-2025.
Manipur High Court seeks report from State on making public buildings accessible to PwD and elderly persons
A PIL was instituted before the Manipur High Court seeking direction to make public buildings accessible to disabled and elderly people by providing Ramps & Toilets.
[Art. 311(2)(c)] Governor’s sanction without ‘subjective satisfaction’; Manipur HC upholds reinstatement of Sub-Inspector
“The Governor cannot just give assent by just writing “may be approved” without expressing subjective satisfaction as to the recommendation of the Committee of Advisors.”
7th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice Siddharth Mridul, retires after a tenure of 13 months
Justice Siddharth Mridul started his legal career in 1986 from Delhi High Court and for 37 years served his parent High Court in the capacity of an Advocate and then a Judge. In October 2023, Justice Mridul took charge as the 7th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Justice D. Krishnakumar as next Chief Justice of Manipur HC
Current Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice Siddharth Mridul will retire on 21-11-2024, thereby giving rise to a vacancy in the office of Chief Justice.
Supreme Court upholds Manipur HC order refusing to dismiss Election petition against MLA KH Hangshing, under O.7 R.11 CPC
Supreme Court reiterated that the Election Petition should not be rejected at the very threshold where there is a “substantial compliance” of the provisions.
Know Thy Judge |Supreme Court of India: Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar
Justice PV Sanjay Kumar is a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He has formerly served as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court and as Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court as well as Andhra Pradesh High Court.
‘Similarly situated persons should not be left out; Manipur HC allows Veterinary Doctor’s plea seeking benefit of enhanced age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years
“In a welfare State, the hallmark in the action of the executive and legislature is the principle of equality embodied under Article 14 of the Constitution. There can be classification for the purpose of Article 14, but it should be reasonable and intelligible so that such classification forms a homogeneous group.”
Manipur High Court set asides discharge order of accused involved in transnational drug trafficking syndicate; remands back for trial
The Court held that the trial court should not indulge in a detailed inquiry at the stage of charge framing but should only ascertain whether there are sufficient grounds to proceed based on the police report and prosecution documents.
‘Retirement benefits are hard-earned benefits, not gifts’: Manipur HC quashes an order demanding deduction from retirement gratuity
“It is well settled that pension is not a bounty, being a hard-earned benefit of an employee who has put in long and dedicated service till the age of retirement.”
Special Courts can try cases of former and sitting MPs/MLAs irrespective of their status at the time of commission of offences: Manipur HC
“The Special Courts for MPs/ MLAs have jurisdiction to try all cases against the former and sitting MPs/ MLAs, even if the offence were committed prior to becoming a legislature or as a sitting legislature or after demitting office.”
Know Thy Judge | Justice Siddharth Mridul, 7th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Justice Siddharth Mridul started his legal career in 1986 from Delhi High Court and for 37 years served the Court in the capacity of an Advocate and then a Judge. In October 2023, Justice Mridul took charge as the 7th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court.
‘Poor financial condition of State and lack of instructions from higher authority is not a ground to deny pension benefits’: Manipur HC
“Pension is not a bounty from the state authority to the retired employee, it is compensation for the past service rendered by the employee. It cannot be withheld without assigning any reason”.
President appoints Justice Siddharth Mridul as the 7th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the name of Justice Mridul as the next Chief Justice of Manipur High Court in July 2023; however, the recommendation was pending before the Ministry of Law and Justice for approval.
Supreme Court Collegium reiterates its recommendation to transfer Justice M.V. Muralidharan from Manipur HC to Calcutta HC
Justice Muralidharan, who is currently serving as the Acting Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, had requested that he should be transferred to either his parent High Court or be permitted to continue in the High Court of Manipur.