Manipur High Court Case Commentaries

Form-26 “Substantial Defect” Threshold: Non-repetition of Disclosed Assets and Minor Educational Misdescription Do Not Void an Election

Date: Jul 21, 2026

Form-26 “Substantial Defect” Threshold: Non-repetition of Disclosed Assets and Minor Educational Misdescription Do Not Void an Election 1. Introduction The Manipur High Court’s reportable decision in...

Time-Limiting a Detenu’s Representation is Unconstitutional: Article 22(5) Rights Subsist Throughout the Detention

Date: Jun 10, 2026

Time-Limiting a Detenu’s Representation is Unconstitutional: Article 22(5) Rights Subsist Throughout the Detention Case: Yambem Manichandra Singh v. State of Manipur and 2 Others Court: High Court of...

Only the Chancellor Can Annul DMU Teacher-Selection Proceedings: DP Approval OMs Cannot Override the DMU Act; Syndicate Cannot Rescind Its Own Prior Selection

Date: Apr 10, 2026

Only the Chancellor Can Annul DMU Teacher-Selection Proceedings: DP Approval OMs Cannot Override the DMU Act; Syndicate Cannot Rescind Its Own Prior Selection 1. Introduction This common judgment of...

NSA Preventive Detention: Non-forwarding of Detenu’s Representation and Non-placement Before Advisory Board Violates Article 22(5) and Section 10

Date: Mar 13, 2026

NSA Preventive Detention: Non-forwarding of Detenu’s Representation and Non-placement Before Advisory Board Violates Article 22(5) and Section 10 1. Introduction In Smt Laishram Nijalat Shija v....

Preventive Detention under NSA: “Imminent Bail” Must Rest on Rational Material; No Time-Limits Can Be Imposed on Article 22(5) Representations

Date: Feb 12, 2026

Preventive Detention under NSA: “Imminent Bail” Must Rest on Rational Material; No Time-Limits Can Be Imposed on Article 22(5) Representations Case: Mutum Ranjan Meitei v. District Magistrate,...

Ensuring Equal Treatment in Absorption and Promotions: The Landmark Manipur High Court Ruling

Date: Dec 28, 2024

Ensuring Equal Treatment in Absorption and Promotions: The Landmark Manipur High Court Ruling 1. Introduction The case of Shri Thongam Homendro Singh & Anr v. State of Manipur & Ors, decided on...

Ensuring Fairness in Public Tenders: Manipur High Court's Landmark Judgment in Md. Salam Khan & Brothers vs State Of Manipur

Date: Jan 28, 2021

Ensuring Fairness in Public Tenders: Manipur High Court's Landmark Judgment in Md. Salam Khan & Brothers vs State Of Manipur Introduction The case of Md. Salam Khan & Brothers Through Its Managing...

Manipur High Court Upholds Anticipatory Bail for Ex-Chief Minister under PMLA Framework

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Manipur High Court Upholds Anticipatory Bail for Ex-Chief Minister under PMLA Framework Introduction In the landmark case of Okram Ibobi Singh v. Directorate Of Enforcement, the Manipur High Court...

Establishing Equal Pay and Parity of Rank for Pharmacists in Central Police Forces: Manipur High Court's Ruling in Asu Singh Rathore v. Union Of India

Date: Jan 24, 2020

Establishing Equal Pay and Parity of Rank for Pharmacists in Central Police Forces: Manipur High Court's Ruling in Asu Singh Rathore v. Union Of India Introduction The case of Asu Singh Rathore v....

Access to Recruitment Data in Police Departments Under RTI: Md. Abid Hussain v. State Of Manipur

Date: Oct 14, 2015

Access to Recruitment Data in Police Departments Under RTI: Md. Abid Hussain v. State Of Manipur Introduction The case of Md. Abid Hussain v. State Of Manipur adjudicated by the Manipur High Court on...

Transfer of Suits Due to Reasonable Apprehension of Bias: Thounaojam Ningol Indrani Devi v. Municipal Board Of Imphal

Date: Jul 16, 1957

Transfer of Suits Due to Reasonable Apprehension of Bias: Thounaojam Ningol Indrani Devi v. Municipal Board Of Imphal Introduction The case of Thounaojam Ningol Indrani Devi and Others v. Municipal...