Supreme Court Disposes Manipur Highway Blockade PIL After NH-2 Reopens

The Supreme Court disposed of a PIL concerning highway blockades in Manipur after the State reported that National Highway 2 had reopened and supply of essential commodities had been restored.

What happened

The Supreme Court disposed of a PIL concerning highway blockades in Manipur after the State reported that National Highway 2 had reopened and supply of essential commodities had been restored. The government also said steps were underway to remove blockades from other national and State highways. The petitioner accepted that the immediate grievance had become infructuous but stressed continued implementation of the State's August 28 order against road obstructions. The Bench recorded that authorities should continue enforcing that order in letter and spirit and said collection of money from outstation truckers or vehicles must stop. The PIL was accordingly closed on the reported developments.

Legal significance

The legal effect is confined to the present ruling or procedural development. Allegations and submissions are not treated as established facts.

What follows

The matter proceeds according to the operative judicial or statutory process described above.

Source: Original report