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In Short: The Chief Minister of Assam is set to meet the Chief Minister of Manipur amidst the tense situation in the state. The Supreme Court has deferred a plea regarding the suspension of internet services in Manipur, stating that the matter is already being handled by the High Court. Violence continues in Manipur, leading to the deployment of paramilitary forces. The High Court has called for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes list. The internet ban in Manipur remains in effect, with the Supreme Court supporting the jurisdiction of the High Court.
A vacation bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal stated, "Let it come before the regular bench. The High Court is already handling the matter." The ban on internet services has been in effect since May 3.
The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over the loss of lives and property during the violence in Manipur and emphasized the need to take adequate measures to restore normalcy. The High Court had previously directed the State to consider including the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes list on March 27.
The violence between the Hindu Meiteis and tribal Kuki groups erupted following a rally by the All Tribal Students Union of Manipur (ATSUM) on May 3. The Central government has deployed paramilitary forces to bring the situation under control as violence continues to grip the state for over a month.