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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR
AT IMPHAL
W.P.(CRL.) No. 23 of 2026
Shri Thang Kho Jam Mate aged about 42 years, S/o Lt. Thangkholet Mate, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu P.S. Tamu District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 24 of 2026
Shri Lhunjalet Mate aged about 37 years, S/o Thangkholet Mate, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu P.S. Tamu District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 001.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 25 of 2026
Smt. Mumuthi alias Lalmang Aihi aged about 22 years, W/o NiuwinThu resident of Mangswa Khutan Village, P.S. Myanmar, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
… Respondents with W.P.(CRL.) No. 26 of 2026
Smt. Leletu alias Marnawii aged about 30 years, D/o Aumo resident of Mangswa Khutan Village, P.S. Myanmar, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
… Respondents with W.P.(CRL.) No. 27 of 2026
Smt. Mejehu alias Kimte aged about 20 years, D/o Uchawsu resident of Mangswa Khutan Village, P.S. Myanmar, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
… Respondents with W.P.(CRL.) No. 28 of 2026
Smt. Aung Mau alias Marnawii aged about 19 years, D/o Uchausu resident of Mangswa Khutan Village, P.S. Myanmar, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 29 of 2026
Shri Tong Kho Let aged about 36 years S/o Lt. Doujathang, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu P.S. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur - 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 30 of 2026
Shri Lhunsei Chongloi @ Lunkhosei aged about 44 years, S/o Late Lhunkholet Chongloi, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 31 of 2026
Shri Jam Let Haokip aged about 57 years S/o (L) Tunkholet Haokip, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 32 of 2026
Shri Jamkhongam Mate aged about 45 years, S/o Thangkholet Mate, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 33 of 2026
Shri Thanglenson Mate aged about 31 years, S/o Hankholet, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Sangaing Region, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 34 of 2026
Shri Thang Kho jang S/o Khamkhothang Mate, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 35 of 2026
Shri Paoginthang Chongloi aged about 22 years, S/o Thongpao, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 36 of 2026
Shri Jangkholen Kipgen aged about 37 years, S/o Lt. Paojangul Kipgen, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 37 of 2026
Shri Jamkholen Kipgen @ Jamkholen Mate aged about 32 years, S/o Lt. Ginkhothang Mate, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 38 of 2026
Shri Jam Chin Pao Mate aged about 46 years, S/o Lt. Gin Kho Thang, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 39 of 2026
Shri Win Thein (Aka) Noor Mohamad alias Nor Mohamad, aged about 37 years, S/o (L) Nabi Hussain, resident of Yangong, P.S. Yangong, Yangong District, Myanmar presently detained at Foreigners Detention Centre, Sajiwa, Imphal.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 1st Floor, South Block, Room No. 77 & 78, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central, Sajiwa, Imphal East, Manipur.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 40 of 2026
Shri Chingkhothang Guite aged about 63 years, S/o Lt. Sonjathang, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 41 of 2026
Shri Janginmang Mate @ Jamchinmang aged about 23 years, S/o Tongkhanpao Mate, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 42 of 2026
Shri Let Kho Mang Mate aged about 58 years, S/o Lt. Helkhothang, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 43 of 2026
Shri Ngam Min Lal Chongloi, aged about 21 years, S/o John, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 44 of 2026
Shri Lun Min Thang aged about 21 years S/o Satkholun Haokip, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No: 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi -110011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison) Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Head Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & PS. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents W.P.(Crl.) No. 45 of 2026
Smt. Lelemuang aged about 21 years D/o Chawmoe resident of Butalen, Tayaro village, P.S. Butalen, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No: 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi -110011.
The Directorate General of Police, Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Head Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & PS. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
… Respondents W.P.(Crl.) No. 46 of 2026
Smt. Lelenai alias Kimkimi aged about 19 years w/o Tanua resident of Butalen Tayaro village, P.S. Butalen, Mongwa District, Mayanmar.
Master Pyae Phyo alias Phae Phyonaing aged about 7 years (Minor) S/o Lelenai alias Kimkimi (Mother) and Shri Tantua alias Lae Lae Naing (Father) resident of Butalen Tayaro village, P.S. Butalen, Mongwa District, Mayanmar.
… Petitioners - Versus -
State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No: 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi -110011.
The Directorate General of Police, Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Head Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & PS. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
… Respondents W.P.(Crl.) No. 47 of 2026
Smt. Thiutauh alias Tluangi aged about 18 years W/o Phuchen resident of Butalen, Tayaro village, P.S. Butalen, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 1st Floor, Room No: 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi -110011.
The Directorate General of Police, Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Head Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & PS. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
… Respondents W.P.(Crl.) No. 48 of 2026
Shri Daniel Falam @ Lalrumroda aged about 34 years, S/o Unoun Noun, R/o Bulin District-Champhai, Mizoram -796321.
… Petitioner - Versus -
State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No: 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi -110011.
The Directorate General of Police, Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Head Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & PS. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Sajiwa, Imphal.
… Respondents W.P.(Crl.) No. 49 of 2026
Shri John Kennedy aged about 46 years S/o Late Packiyan of 944, 6th Garden, Tyangyo, Rangoon, Ngakhayakoo, Myanmar, presently detained at Foreigners Detention Centre, Sajiwa, Imphal.
… Petitioner - Versus -
State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 1st Floor, South Block, Room No: 77 & 78, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi -110011.
The Directorate General of Police, Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Head Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & PS. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Superintendent of Prison, Foreigners Detention Centre, Sajiwa, Imphal East, Manipur.
… Respondents W.P.(Crl.) No. 50 of 2026
Smt. Kanithum alias Dingpuii aged about 22 years W/o Shitu resident of Butalen, Tayaro village, P.S. Butalen, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No: 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Mayanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi -110011.
The Directorate General of Police, Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Head Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & PS. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 51 of 2026
Smt. Thaimathu alias Khumi aged about 30 years W/o Thenavo resident of Butalen, Tayaro Village, P.S. Butalen, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
Shri. Thenavo alias Thenaiyu aged about 28 years, S/o Uphungchu resident of Butalen, Tayaro Village, P.S. Butalen, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
Master Htet Mya too alias aged about 7 years (Minor) S/o Smt. Thaimathu alias Khumi (Mother) and Shri Uphungchu (Father) resident of Butalen, Tayaro Village, P.S. Butalen, Mongwa District, Myanmar.
… Petitioners - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Sajiwa, Imphal, Imphal.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 52 of 2026
Smt. Ema alias Thianhoih aged about 35 years W/o Uchawle alias Chowlen resident of Mangswa Khutan Village, P.S. Mongwa, Mongwa District, Sagaing Division, Myanmar.
Shri. Uchawle alias Chowlen aged about 30 years resident of Mangswa Khutan Village, P.S. Mongwa, Mongwa District, Sagaing Division, Myanmar.
Baby Phyu Phyu alias Thet Phao Wai aged about 8 years (Minor) S/o Smt. Ema alias Thianhoih (Mother) and Shri. Uchawle @ Chowlen (Father) resident of Mangswa Khutan Village, P.S. Mongwa, Mongwa District, Sagaing Division, Myanmar.
… Petitioners - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Women Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Imphal.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Sajiwa, Imphal, Imphal.
… Respondents W.P.(CRL.) No. 53 of 2026
Shri Pao Min Thang Haokip aged about 21 years, S/o Ngam Ja Thang Haokip, a resident of Tamu Village, Tamu PS. Tamu District, Myanmar.
… Petitioner - Versus -
The State of Manipur represented by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, 2nd Floor, Room No. 78, South Block, Manipur Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795002.
The Union of India represented by Under Secretary (Myanmar), Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (BM Division), Room No. 28, South Block, New Delhi – 110 011.
The Directorate General of Police, (Prison), Government of Manipur, Manipur Police Heard Quarter, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur -795002.
The Superintendent of Police, Foreigners Detention Centre, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
… Respondents
B E F O R E
HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE MR. M. SUNDAR HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH For petitioner : Mr. Tungrei Ngakang, Advocate along with Mr. Zinranso Shatsang, Ms. Chanreiwon Kashung, Ms. Basei Roja Shahni, Advocates For te respondents : Mr. S. Chittaranjan, Additional Advocate General along with Mr. Y. Max, Advocate for respondent Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 5 in W.P.(Crl.) Nos. 51 and 52 of 2026 and for respondent Nos. 1, 3 and 4 in all other captioned wit petitions. : Mr. W. Darakeshwar, Senior Panel Counsel for Central Government along with Mr. L. Jeson, Advocate for respondent No. 2 in all captioned writ petitions. Date of Judgment & Order : 11.08.2026
JUDGMENT & ORDER
(ORAL)
[Order of the Court was made by M. Sundar, CJ]
[1] This common order will now dispose of captioned 31(thirty-one) writ petitions.
[2] The following abbreviations/short forms have been used in this order (for the sake of brevity, convenience and clarity):
| Sl. No. | Abbreviation/short forms/other short references | Full form/expansion |
| 1. | WP | Writ Petition |
| 2. | WPs | Writ Petitions |
| 3. | Foreigners Act | Foreigners Act, 1946 (31 of 1946) |
| 4. | R-1 | First respondent |
| 5. | R-2 | Second respondent |
| 6. | R-3 | Third respondent |
| 7. | R-4 | Fourth respondent |
| 8. | R-5 | Fifth respondent |
| 9. | said representation – I | Representation dated 15.04.2026 sent by 13 signatories and received by office of Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur on 17.04.2026 |
| 10. | said representation – II | Representation dated 28.04.2026 sent by 7 signatories and received by office of Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur on 29.04.2026 |
| 11. | said representation – III | Representation dated 04.07.2026 sent by 18 signatories and received by office of Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur on 10.07.2026 |
| 12. | said representation – IV | Representation dated 10.07.2026 sent by one Mr. Win Thein (AKA) Noor Mohamad @ Nor Mohamad (lone writ petitioner in one of the captioned WPs i.e., W.P.(Crl.) No. 39 of 2026) and received by office of Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur on 13.07.2026. To be noted, Mr. |
| Win Thein (AKA) Noor Mohamad @ Nor Mohamad is the lone writ petitioner in one of the captioned WPs i.e., W.P.(Crl.) No. 39 of 2026. | ||
| 13. | said representation – V | Representation dated 10.07.2026 sent by one Mr. John Kennedy and received by office of Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur on 13.07.2026. To be noted, Mr. John Kennedy is the lone writ petitioner in one of the captioned WPs i.e., W.P.(Crl.) No. 49 of 2026. |
| 14. | AAG | Additional Advocate General |
| 15. | Sr. PCCG | Senior Panel Counsel for Central Government |
[3] When the captioned WPs were taken up, Mr. Tungrei Ngakang, learned counsel on record for all writ petitioners in all the 31 (thirty-one) WPs was before this Court. To be noted, as regards the captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs, in 2(two) WPs viz., WP(Crl.) Nos. 51 and 52 of 2026, there are 3(three) writ petitioners. In the remaining 29(twenty-nine) WPs, there is also 1(one) writ petitioner each. This adds up to 35(thirty-five) writ petitioners in all in the captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs.
[4] At the outset, Mr. Tungrei Ngakang, learned counsel, on instructions from the writ petitioners, descoped the prayers in the captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs, submitted that it will suffice if there is a direction to dispose of representations sent by writ petitioners, saying so learned counsel further submitted that the captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs are directly and squarely covered by an earlier common order dated 11.03.2026 made by this Division Bench in the case of Shri. Lalnunmawia Gangte & 3 ors. -versus- State of Manipur & ors. in WP(Crl.) Nos. 4, 5, 6 & 7 of 2026 reported in this High Court (High Court of Manipur) Neutral Citation and the citation is 2026:MNHC:38-DB.
[5] Issue notice.
[6] Mr. S. Chittaranjan, learned AAG for State of Manipur along with Mr. Y. Max, learned State counsel, accepts notice for R-1, R-3, R-4 and R-5 in W.P.(Crl.) Nos. 51 and 52 of 2026 and for R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 in all other captioned WPs. Mr. W. Darakeshwar, learned Sr. PCCG along with Mr. L. Jeson, learned counsel, accepts notice for R-2 in all the captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs.
[7] Afore-referred learned State counsel for State of Manipur as well as Union of India submit in unison in one voice (without any disputation or contestation with learned counsel for writ petitioner) that owing to descoping of prayers by learned counsel for writ petitioner, captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs are directly and squarely covered by common order dated 11.03.2026 made by this Division Bench in WP(Crl.) Nos. 4, 5, 6 & 7 of 2026 (Shri Lalnunmawia Gangte & 3 ors. -versus- State of Manipur & ors.).
[8] There was consensus amongst the afore-referred counsel and State counsel before this Court that captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs can be disposed of by making a similar order as made in afore-referred Shri Lalnunmawia Gangte & 3 ors. -versus- State of Manipur & ors. Owing to this consensus, learned State counsel for respondents agreed to have the main WPs taken up (in the admission Board itself) and have the same disposed of without insisting on filing affidavits-in-opposition. Therefore, all 31(thirty-one) main WPs were taken up and are now being disposed of vide instant order with the consent of all the learned counsel on both sides.
[9] Before proceeding further, this Court deems it appropriate to set out a scanned reproduction of common order dated 11.03.2026 made in Shri Lalnunmawia Gangte & 3 ors. -versus- State of Manipur & ors. reported in 2026:MNHC:38-DB (High Court of Manipur Neutral Citation), we do so and a scanned reproduction of the same is as follows:
[10] As captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs are now being disposed of on the same lines (as done in the case of Shri Lalnunmawia Gangte & 3 ors. -versus- State of Manipur & ors.), this Court deems it appropriate to set out scanned reproduction of said representation-I, said representation-II, said representation-III, said representation-IV and said representation-V. We do so and scanned reproduction of these 5 (five) representations are as follows:
said representation – I dated 15.04.2026
said representation – II dated 28.04.2026
said representation - III dated 04.07.2026
said representation – IV dated 10.07.2026
said representation – V, dated 10.07.2026
[11] Before writing the operative portion of instant order, this Court deems it appropriate (for the sake of comprehensively capturing facts) that the afore-referred 5 (five) representations have been sent by 40 (forty) signatories in all, said representation – I by 13 signatories, said representation – II by 7 signatories, said representation – III by 18 signatories, said representation – IV and said representation – V by one signatory each but only 35 (thirty five) of them are before this Court vide captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs. This Court, for the sake of convenience, clarity, specificity and ease of reference, deems it appropriate to set out these details by way of a tabulation. We do so infra and the tabulation is as follows:
| Sl. No. | Details of representations | Particulars of signatories |
| 1. | Said representation-I, dated 15.04.2026 | Writ petitioners in captioned WP(Crl.) Nos. 25, 26, 27, 28, 45, 46, 47 and 50 of 2026; Writ petitioner No. 1 for herself and for her 7(seven) years old minor son who is writ petitioner No. 3 in WP(Crl.) No. 51 of 2026; Writ petitioner No. 1 for herself and her 8(eight) years old minor son who is writ petitioner No. 3 in WP(Crl.) No. 52 of 2026. |
| 2. | Said representation-II, dated 28.04.2026 | Writ petitioner in WP(Crl.) No. 48 of 2026; Writ petitioner No. 2 in WP(Crl.) No. 51 of 2026; Writ petitioner No. 2 in WP(Crl.) No. 52 of 2026. |
| 3. | Said representation-III, dated 04.07.2026 | Writ petitioners in WP(Crl.) Nos. 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 53 of 2026. |
| 4. | Said representation-IV, dated 10.07.2026 | Writ petitioner in WP(Crl.) No. 39 of 2026. |
| 5. | Said representation-V, dated 10.07.2026 | Writ petitioner in WP(Crl.) No. 49 of 2026. |
[12] On disposal of captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs vide instant common order, in normal course, the Vakalatnama of Mr. Tungrei Ngakang and his co-counsel, Mr. Zinranso Shatsang, Ms. Chanreiwon Kashung, Ms. Basei Roja Shahni will also come to an end but in the instant case, learned counsel Mr. Tungrei Ngakang on instructions from 35 (thirty five) writ petitioners submitted that a departure can be made and it will suffice if the proceedings/orders disposing of afore-referred 5 (five) representations to be made by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur is served on him under due acknowledgment and the same will be construed as having been duly served on each of the 35 (thirty five) writ petitioners.
[13] Learned AAG, on instructions, submits that as regards said representation-III (dated 04.07.2026), Director General of Police (Prisons & CS), Manipur has been addressed vide a letter dated 06.08.2026 bearing reference No. H-2001/159/2026-HD-HD. Learned State counsel has placed before this Court a copy of this 06.08.2026 communication and scanned reproduction of the same is as follows:
We direct R-4 in all captioned WPs and R-5 also in W.P. (Crl.) Nos. 51 and 52 of 2026 (in whichever case applicable) to furnish all the details sought for to the Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur forthwith with regard to said representation – I, said representation - II, said representation - III, said representation – IV and said representation – V.
[14] The following order is made:
This Court directs Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, Manipur Secretariat, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur- 795002 to dispose of aforesaid 5(five) representations i.e., said representation-I dated 15.04.2026, said representation-II dated 28.04.2026, said representation-III dated 04.07.2026, said representation-IV dated 10.07.2026 and said representation-V dated 10.07.2026 (scanned and reproduced elsewhere supra in instant order) by way of a common proceedings/orders as expeditiously as the official business of the officer would permit but in any event within 5(five) weeks from today i.e., on or before 15.09.2026;
This Court directs afore-referred Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur {to be noted, Commissioner (Home) is representing State and has been so described as R-2 in captioned WPs} to consider all 5(five) said representations on its own merits and in accordance with law, particularly with reference to the point that similarly placed persons have been repatriated/deported by exercising powers under Section 11 (1) of Foreigners Act;
This Court directs Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur to make common speaking orders/speaking proceedings giving dispositive reasoning;
Though obvious, for the sake of specificity, this Court deems it appropriate to clarify that Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur shall consider aforesaid 5(five) representations on its own merits and in accordance with law as already alluded to supra elsewhere in this order;
The afore-referred common speaking orders/speaking proceedings to be made by Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur in the aforesaid manner shall be duly served on Mr. Tungrei Ngakang, first named learned counsel on record for writ petitioners in the captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs under due acknowledgment within 7(seven) working days from the date of making of common orders/common proceedings and in any event on or before 25.09.2026.
[15] Before concluding, this Court makes it clear that if writ petitioners or anyone or some of the writ petitioners are either not satisfied or aggrieved by the common speaking orders/proceedings to be made by Commissioner (Home), Manipur in the aforesaid manner, it is open to such writ petitioners to assail the same in a manner known to law and if such a scenario unfurls, the challenge will be considered on its own merits and in accordance with law.
[16] Captioned 31(thirty-one) WPs are disposed of as closed in the aforesaid manner albeit with observations and directions set out supra. There shall be no order as to costs.
JUDGE CHIEF JUSTICE
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