| ASPECTS | DETAILS |
| Case Title | Malem Thongam vs. State of Manipur |
| Introduction | Transgender activist seeks to quash FIRs for fasting unto death on Manipur crisis. |
| Factual Background | Ms Malem Thongam has been fasting unto death since Feb 27, 2024, demanding peace in Manipur. |
| Legal Issues | Quashing of FIRs under IPC sections 309 and 153A, abuse of police powers. |
| Applicable Law | Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, IPC sections 309 and 153A. |
| Analysis | Supreme Court declines to entertain, directs petitioner to approach Manipur HC. |
| Conclusion | Petitioner granted liberty to file a petition under S. 482 CrPC in Manipur HC. |
| Current Scenario | The petitioner can approach Manipur HC for relief. |
CASE SUMMARY: The Supreme Court refused to entertain transgender activist Ms Malem Thongam’s petition to quash FIRs against her for fasting unto death in protest against the Manipur crisis. The Court directed her to approach the Manipur High Court under Section 482 of the CrPC. Ms Thongam has been fasting since February 27, 2024, to restore peace in Manipur. The Court observed that since the Manipur High Court is functional, the petitioner can seek relief there. The activist was represented by Senior Advocate Anand Grover and Advocate Rohin Bhatt.
SOURCE- INDIA LEGAL
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