The Supreme Court of India on May 5, Monday emphasized that wrongdoing must not be protected, as it examined whistleblower audio recordings allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in the ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar made the statement after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta questioned the credibility of the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust, the petitioner seeking a probe into the recordings.
“We are not concerned [about the petitioner]. Let us ignore the petitioner, but if there is something wrong done, [we] don’t have to protect that wrong,” the Court responded.
The Court reviewed a sealed report from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) on the authenticity of the audio and advised the State to “speak to your officers about it.”
SG Mehta informed the Court that the investigation is ongoing and that peace has been restored in Manipur, which is currently under President’s Rule. He requested a month’s time to complete the probe, suggesting the matter could also be heard by the High Court.
In conclusion, the Court directed the SG to seek fresh instructions and explore the possibility of re-examining the FSL report. The matter will be re-listed in the week beginning July 21.
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