Peace efforts making headway: Meghwal
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, March 23 2025: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said progress has been made in the process of restoring peace in Manipur and there was a need to move further ahead.

He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here to mark the 12th anniversary of the establishment of the Manipur High Court.

On alleged discovery of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, the minister said the country's top court was probing the matter.

"The Supreme Court is probing the matter...let the report of the committee come...we will talk after that" .

On Manipur violence, the minister said the situation in the strife-torn state was improving.

"We have progressed in the process of restoring peace and will need to move further ahead.

After President's rule was imposed in Manipur, the matter was discussed in both Houses of Parliament and the need to restore peace was stressed.

The Union government is committed to bringing back peace in the state very soon," he added.

Addressing the function, the Union minister said, "I pray for rapidness in the ongoing peace process in Manipur so that the state can progress and contribute to Viksit Bharat" .

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Supreme Court judges were also present at the event.

Minister Ram Meghwal also urged people of all communities to contribute sincerely and unitedly for a peaceful and prosperous Manipur.

Stating that the peace process is going on in Manipur and it should be speeded up further, he expressed confidence that with the early restoration of peace and normalcy in Manipur, the state would further progress and play a significant role in the Viksit Bharat.

"Not only myself, everyone is hopeful that peace and normalcy will be restored soon in Manipur," Meghwal said, urging people of all communities to contribute their sincere and united role for a prosperous Manipur.

Highly appreciating the Manipur High Court's performance and achievement in various projects, the Union Minister said the Union government earlier sanctioned Rs 7,210 crore for various court-related projects including e-court.

He said, "Remarkable achievement was done by the Manipur High Court in virtual hearing of cases and implementations of e-court projects.

Over 90 per cent of works have been completed in the Manipur High Court" .

He suggested that various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSS) schemes of different Corporate organisations must be implemented in the court and judiciary sectors.

"Representatives of four pillars of democracy -- Legislature, Executive, Judiciary and the Media -- along with students, youths, and common people are present in the High Court function.

This is very unique," the Union Minister pointed out.

He said that it is a very good gesture that five Supreme Court judges at a time visit Manipur.

Supreme Court judge, Justice BR Gavai led a five-member team of apex court judges, visiting the violence-hit state since Saturday.

The High Courts of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya were established on March 23, 2013, following the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Act, 2012, which provided for separate High Courts for these states.

(With inputs from PTI) .

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