Supreme Court orders NFSU forensic examination of full Manipur violence audio clip and admitted voice samples to ensure credibility of electronic evidence.
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Manipur violence audio forensic examination order issued by Supreme Court directing full clip verification .
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Case Name
Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust v. Union of India, W.P.(C) No. 702/2024
Case Overview
The Supreme Court considered a plea seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged audio recordings linked to the Manipur ethnic violence . A Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K Vinod Chandran examined allegations that a 48-minute audio clip implicates former Chief Minister N Biren Singh . The petitioner, Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust challenged earlier forensic findings, alleging that incomplete and edited clips were previously sent for examination .
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Key Aspects
The case revolves around the authenticity, completeness and forensic reliability of audio recordings allegedly connected to high-level decision-making during the Manipur violence . The Court focused on ensuring scientific accuracy and procedural fairness .
- Alleged 48-minute audio clip said to implicate N Biren Singh in 2023 violence .
- Earlier forensic opinion claimed clips were tampered and unfit for comparison .
- Petitioner alleged only edited excerpts were earlier forwarded for examination .
- Dispute between parties on whether complete audio was formally supplied .
Legal Insights
The Bench assessed procedural safeguards and evidentiary standards applicable to electronic evidence . Emphasis was laid on ensuring an independent and credible forensic process .
- Article 32 of the Constitution of India: Jurisdiction of Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights .
- Sections 65A and 65B, Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Admissibility of electronic evidence .
- Principles of fair investigation under Article 21 of the Constitution .
- Role of independent forensic agencies in sensitive constitutional matters .
Court’s Verdict
The Supreme Court directed that the entire 48-minute audio recording, along with admitted voice samples of N Biren Singh, be forwarded to the National Forensic Science University Gandhinagar . The Court ordered NFSU to conduct a comprehensive forensic examination and submit its report in a sealed cover, expediting the process to ensure credibility and transparency .
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