The Supreme Court on Monday came to the rescue of 284 students from ethnic violence-hit Manipur by giving them the option of attending classes online at Manipur university or getting relocated to Assam University in Silchar or the North East Hill University in Shillong.
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said “We can give them three options. The first one is the online classes at the Manipur University and second that they can be admitted to the Assam University at Silchar and the third, they can study at the North East Hill University at Shillong,” the bench added. The bench directed that the name of a nodal officer, appointed by the Manipur University, be posted on its website. The officer will have to ensure relocation of desirous students within two weeks of applying, it said.