Ajai Lamba resigned as chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry investigating Manipur ethnic violence
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Why in news
Ajai Lamba resigned as chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry investigating Manipur ethnic violence, with former Supreme Court judge Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan appointed as his successor.
Background
The Commission of Inquiry was established in June 2023 to investigate the causes, extent, and official lapses regarding Manipur ethnic violence. It has received over 11,000 affidavits and plans to relocate witnesses from Imphal to Delhi for testimony.
Facts for Prelims
- PostJustice Balbir Singh Chauhan: Former Supreme Court judge appointed as chairperson of the Manipur violence inquiry commission.
- FactThe Commission of Inquiry has received over 11,000 affidavits as of February 2026.
- PlaceImphal: The primary location of the violence where witnesses are being relocated from for testimony.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional mechanisms required to ensure impartial and effective investigations into large-scale communal violence in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Procedural integrity: Ensuring witness protection and impartial testimony through relocation to neutral jurisdictions
- Accountability framework: Identifying and addressing specific lapses in duty by state and local authorities
Keywords: Commission of Inquiry · Institutional accountability · Communal violence · Judicial oversight · Witness protection
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