From The Times of India
Center Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Manipur census on hold till April 2027 as high court seeks answers from the Centre
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The Manipur High Court ordered suspension of the Census 2027 exercise in the state until April 30, 2027, citing concerns over the prevailing situation. The order was passed by a division bench of Chief Justice M Sundar and Justice A Guneshwar Sharma on November 4, while hearing a public interest litigation. The court directed the Registrar General and Census Commissioner to examine seven representations, including demands linked to the National Register of Citizens.
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GUWAHATI: The Manipur High Court has ordered that the Census exercise in the state would continue to be put on hold till April 30, 2027. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice M Sundar and Justice A Guneshwar Sharma, issued the order on November 4 after hearing a public interest litigation filed…
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Imphal: The Manipur High Court has directed that the Census 2027 exercise in the state remain in abeyance until April 30, 2027, asking the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India to examine seven representations and pass a reasoned order by that date. A division bench of Chief Justice M…
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The Manipur high court has ordered the postponement of the Census 2027 until late April 2027. This ruling aims to address significant concerns regarding how recent ethnic violence and subsequent displacements might skew population counts. The court requested the Census Commissioner to review seven…
