The Supreme Court on May 17 said it will ensure that the political executive does not turn a blind eye to the law and order situation in Manipur and asked the State government to file a fresh status report on measures taken for security and relief and rehabilitation of the violence-hit people.
A Bench headed by Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud said it will not deal with the legal issues arising out of the Manipur High Court’s decision on grant of reservation to majority Meiteis as the pleas challenging the order were pending in the larger Division Bench there.
"Law and order is a State subject. As the Supreme Court of India we will ensure that the political executive does not turn a blind eye to the situation,” said the Bench which also comprised Justices P. S. Narasimha and J. B. Pardiwala.
