SC pulls up centre, Manipur govt for not probing cases of rape against army men

SC asks Manipur government if it closed the cases of rape and sexual assault against army men because it didn't get any help from the army

Apurva Vishwanath
Updated18 Apr 2017, 10:20 PM IST
The Supreme Court made registration of an FIR mandatory in cases of use of excessive force that results in death of an individual by the armed forces or state police. Photo: Mint
The Supreme Court made registration of an FIR mandatory in cases of use of excessive force that results in death of an individual by the armed forces or state police. Photo: Mint

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticized the Centre and the Manipur government for not probing cases of rape and sexual assault, allegedly committed by army men.

“Is it true that you may have alleged rapists in the army,” the court asked attorney general Mukul Rohatgi, who was appearing for the Indian Army.

“Did you close the case because you didn’t get any help from army or is your helplessness a tacit understanding you have with the forces,” the court asked the Manipur government.

A bench comprising justices Madan B. Lokur and U.U. Lalit was hearing a batch of pleas on stalled investigation into allegations against armed forces in areas under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

ALSO READ: SC to revisit 2016 verdict on police probe of Army killings in AFSPA areas

Last year, the apex court had ruled that every allegation of use of excessive force that results in death of an individual by the armed forces or state police in Manipur must be looked into.

The court made registration of a first information report (FIR) mandatory in such cases.

The ruling came in a petition filed by Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association seeking an inquiry into 1,528 alleged encounter killings in the state.

The Centre has sought a review of the 2016 ruling.

Catch all the Politics News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.

MoreLess
First Published:18 Apr 2017, 10:20 PM IST
Business NewsPoliticsPolicySC pulls up centre, Manipur govt for not probing cases of rape against army men

Get Instant Loan up to ₹10 Lakh!

  • Employment Type

    Most Active Stocks

    Tata Steel share price

    150.90
    03:56 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    -2.7 (-1.76%)

    Bharat Electronics share price

    300.20
    03:58 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    -1.65 (-0.55%)

    Bank Of Baroda share price

    262.90
    03:29 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    0.3 (0.11%)

    Indian Oil Corporation share price

    144.20
    03:59 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    -0.45 (-0.31%)
    More Active Stocks

    Market Snapshot

    • Top Gainers
    • Top Losers
    • 52 Week High

    Apollo Hospitals Enterprise share price

    7,424.60
    03:40 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    454.75 (6.52%)

    Welspun Corp share price

    798.00
    03:29 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    24.55 (3.17%)

    City Union Bank share price

    181.50
    03:29 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    2 (1.11%)

    Federal Bank share price

    206.00
    03:57 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    1.2 (0.59%)
    More from 52 Week High

    Hindalco Industries share price

    648.35
    03:51 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    -59.9 (-8.46%)

    Trent share price

    6,498.45
    03:59 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    -454.6 (-6.54%)

    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals share price

    1,658.00
    03:29 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    -110.95 (-6.27%)

    Blue Star share price

    1,776.95
    03:56 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    -101.8 (-5.42%)
    More from Top Losers

    Swan Energy share price

    535.60
    03:29 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    39.05 (7.86%)

    KEC International share price

    1,050.30
    03:40 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    74.8 (7.67%)

    Apollo Hospitals Enterprise share price

    7,424.60
    03:40 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    454.75 (6.52%)

    FSN E-Commerce Ventures share price

    192.90
    03:29 PM | 7 NOV 2024
    11.45 (6.31%)
    More from Top Gainers

    Recommended For You

      More Recommendations

      Gold Prices

      • 24K
      • 22K
      Bangalore
      78,575.00-1,790.00
      Chennai
      78,581.00-1,790.00
      Delhi
      78,733.00-1,790.00
      Kolkata
      78,585.00-1,790.00

      Fuel Price

      • Petrol
      • Diesel
      Bangalore
      102.92/L0.00
      Chennai
      100.80/L0.00
      Kolkata
      104.95/L0.00
      New Delhi
      94.77/L0.00

      Popular in Politics

        HomeMarketsPremiumInstant LoanMint Shorts