Supreme Court gives Manipur eight weeks to defend its controversial Inner Line Permit system against rights challenges.

The Supreme Court has given Manipur's government eight weeks to respond to a petition that challenges the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system. Filed by Amra Bangali, the petition argues that the ILP system, which restricts entry and exit of non-indigenous people, violates fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution and hampers development and tourism. The ILP system, introduced in 2019, is also in force in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and parts of Nagaland.

November 20, 2024
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