The Manipur High Court has observed that triable personal issues cannot be addressed by the High Court in exercise of jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution and more so, in a writ petition filed in purported public interest.
One PIL in Manipur high prayed for proper implementation of the PMGKAY, another PIL has prayed to appoint Nodal Officers to designate appropriate and independent officials as District Grievance Officers in lieu of designating Additional Deputy Commissioners as the District Grievance RedressalOfficers.
While considering the PIL , the Manipur High Court division bench observed that High Court has passed several orders during the course of the hearing of the petition and, pursuant thereto, the Government of Manipur has also taken various measures to meet the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Manipur High Court heard a PIL seeking Manipur state authorities to pass orders in terms of the order by the Lokayukta, directing the Government not to allow certain individuals to function in official positions and to entrust their duties to others till completion of the investigation against them.
The Manipur High Court closed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the respondents authorities to take necessary steps for issuance of Unique Digital Disability Identity Cards (UDID Cards) and Disability Certificates to persons with disabilities in Senapati District.
The Manipur High Court disposed of a PIL filed by one Haobijam Gitajen Meitei alleging that certain irregularities were committed in utilization of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojna (PMAGY) funds and more particularly, in the procurement of Ambulances.
The petitioner Yenning Animal Foundation sought various directions in relation to killing of dogs; the implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960; the operation of unlisted meat shops; the killing of wild animals and destruction of forest land; and welfare schemes for animals, etc.