Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 28-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Kuki Women Organization for Human Rights, a wing of Kuki Organization of Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) and others, filed Writ Petition (Civil) No. 961/2026 against the State of Manipur and others, seeking enforcement of a Government of Manipur order dated 28‑08‑2026 directing removal of blockades on National Highways, State Highways and public roads in Manipur.
- Respondents: State of Manipur and associated parties.
- The petition argued that blockades obstructed essential commodity movement and urged the Court to ensure strict implementation of the government order.
- The Court heard the matter on 28‑09‑2026 before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.
- Petitioners placed on record the Government of Manipur order and reiterated that authorities should implement it fully.
- The Additional Solicitor General of India, on behalf of the State of Manipur, filed a status report stating that the blockade on National Highway No. 2 has been removed, that essential commodities are now being supplied, and that all other National and State Highways have also been opened after removal of blockades.
Final Outcome
- In view of the status report confirming that the blockades have been cleared, the Court held that the petition has become infructuous.
- The Writ Petition No. 961/2026 is therefore disposed of as infructuous.
Topics: Highway Blockade Removal, Supreme Court Writ Disposal