Supreme Court Upholds Civilian Control Over the Army, Denies Exception for Manipur

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized the
principle of civilian control over the armed forces and firmly asserted its
stance by refusing to make an exception for the state of Manipur. The court
upheld the notion that the military should operate within the boundaries
defined by civilian oversight, safeguarding the democratic fabric of the
nation. The verdict comes in response to a plea seeking relaxation of the
civilian control rule in Manipur due to specific circumstances. The Supreme
Court’s decision reaffirms the judiciary’s commitment to upholding
constitutional principles and ensures the preservation of a robust
democratic system in the country.