MC(WP(C))/478/2026 of Mandeep Kumar and 32 Others Vs State of Manipur and 6 Ors on 18 June 2026

1. Mandeep Kumar, aged about 24 years old, S/o. Pradeep Kumar of Bhagna Padyama, Nagseni, Galnar Bhata, Kishtwar, P.O. & P.S. Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir-182204 presently residing at RIMS Boys Hostel, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West District, Manipur- 795004.

2. Rahul Tripura, aged about 24 years old, S/o. Rajidhan Tripura of Gardhang, P.O. Bhuratali & P.S Manubazar Sarbroom, Tripura-799143.

3. Tarsis Chakma, aged about 24 years old, S/o. Lali Laxsha Chakma of Bir Kumar Para, P.O. Sindhu Kumar Para & P.S. Santirbazar, South Tripura-799101.

4. Lukram Sumila Devi, aged about 26 years old, D/o. L. Kanhai Singh of Kachikhul Mamang Leikai, P.O. Lamsang & P.S. Patsoi, Imphal West District, Manipur-795113.

5. Sadiqa Suhana, aged about 23 years old, D/o. Md. Salauddin of Lilong Tairen Makhong, P.O. & P.S. Lilong, Thoubal District, Manipur-795130.

6. Yaiphabi Leitanthem, aged about 22 years old, D/o. Leitanthem Lalit Singh of Waiton Mayai Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Pangei, Imphal East District, Manipur-795114.

7. Ngangkham Priyalaxmi, aged about 23 years old, D/o. Ngangkham Dino Singh of Khurai Konsam Liekai, P.O. lamlong & P.S. Porompat, Imphal East District, Manipur- 795010.

8. Huidrom Priyalaxmi Devi, aged about 22 years old, D/o. Huidrom Budhachandra Singh of Wabagai Makha Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Kakching, Kakching District, Manipur- 795103.

9. Ningthoujam Sunibala Devi, aged about 22 years old, D/o. Ningthoujam Radheshyam Singh of Khangabok Mayai Leikai, Part-II P.O. & P.S. Thoubal, Thoubal

10. Sheikh Rukfajan Shahni, aged about 24 years old, D/o. Sheikh Nasir Khan of lilong Ushoipokpi, P.O. & P.S. Lilong, Thoubal District, Manipur-795130. Lucy Guru mayu m Digitally signed by Lucy Gurumayum Date: 2026.06.19 16:46:34 +05'30'

11. Nameirakpam Priyanka, aged about 24 years old, D/o. Nameirakpam Guni Meetei of Yairipok Nungbrang Mayai leikai, P.O. & P.S. Yairipok, Thoubal District- 795149.

12. Khundom Yaikhomba Meetei, aged about 23 years old, S/o. Khundom Sunil Meeitei of Khurai Puthiba, P.O. Lamlong & P.S. Porompat, Imphal East District, Manipur- 795010.

13. Riya Yumnam, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Yumnam Premkanta Singh of Khurai Kongpal Sajor Leikai, P.O. Lamlong & P.S. Imphal East District, Manipur-Porompat, 795010.

14. Meinam Sajina, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Md. Basiruddin of Hangul Makha Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Mayang Imphal, Thoubal District, Manipur-795132.

15. Khulpu Martha, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Khulpu, Kothil of Lamlong Khunou Village, P.O. P.S. Chandel, Chandel District, Manipur-795135.

16. Ng Omega Shangne, aged about 22 years old, D/o. Kh Nguni of Taphou, P.O. & P.S. Senapati, Senapati

17. Pipa Muishim Maring, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Morung Maring of Laiching Meipou, P.O. & P.S. Chandel, Chandel District, Manipur-795135.

18. Remneoi Jachi, aged about 22 years old, D/o. Thethonngir Jachi of Lamdangmei, P.O. & P.S. Bishnupur, Tamenglong District, Manipur-795126.

19. SD Choiru Chiru, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Ravanchung of Uran chiru, keirao Imphal Chngdong P.O. & P.S. Irilbung, East District, Manipur-795008.

20. Moungi Gangte, aged about 22 years old, D/o. S. Hena Gangte of Game Village Zone-IV, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West District, Manipur-795004.

21. Asem Linthoi Chanu, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Asem Jiban Singh of Shikhong Bazar, P.O. & P.S. Yairipok, Thoubal District, Manipur-795149.

22. KM Lily, aged about 23 years old, D/o. Md Amjad Ali of Lilong Haoreibi Makha Liekai Salamkhong, P.O. & P.S. Lilong District, Manipur-795130.

23. SM Khalida, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Md Idris Ali of Lilong Chingkham Makha, P.O. & P.S. Lilong, Thoubal District, Manipur-795130.

24. Mk Rima, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Md. Majimuddin of Yairipok Changamdabi Mathak Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Yairipok, Imphal East District, Manipur-795149.

25. Meinam Taslima, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Md Ahamad Ali of Mayong Lilong, Uchiwa Nastao, P.O. & P.S. Mayang Imphal, Thoubal District, Manipur-795132.

26. Ringthemla Justa Jajo, aged about 22 years old, D/o. Khayao Jajo of Kasom Khullen, P.O. Yairipok & P.S. Kasom Khullen, Ukhrul District, Manipur-795149.

27. Humera Shaien, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Maneer Ahmed of Thaloran, P.O. Kilhotran & P.S. Gandoh, Jammu and Kashmir, 182203.

28. Salima, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Taher Ali of Khelakhong, P.O. & P.S. Mayang Imphal, Thoubal

29. Elangbam Nganthoilembi Devi, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Elangbam Sarat Meitei of Serou Awang Leikai, P.O.& P.S. Serou, Kakching District, Manipur-795101.

30. Gurumayum Lurina, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Gurumayum Bhanu Sharma of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai, P.O.& P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur- 795001.

31. Wangleima Oinam, aged about 22 years old, D/o. Oinam Robinkumar Meitei of Takyel Nambul Mapal Maning Leikai, P.O. Lanjing & P.S. Patsoi, Imphal West

32. Priety Thokchom, aged about 21 years old, D/o. Thokchom Chandramani Singh of Yurembam Makha Leikai, P.O. Langjing & P.S. Patsoi, Imphal West District, Manipur-795113.

33. Khamoishang Khaling, aged about 25 years old, D/o. Moisel Khaling of Nungourok, P.O. & P.S. Chandel, Chandel District, Manipur-795135.

…Petitioner/s

Vrs.

1. The State of Manipur represented by the Commissioner, (Health and FW), Directorate of Health Services, New Secretariat, Mantripukhri, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Manipur- 795002.

2. The Director, Directorate of Health Services, Ground Floor, Lamphelpat, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West, Manipur-795004.

3. The Dean, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Administrative Block (RIMS), Lamphelpat, P.O. & P.S. Lamphel, Imphal West, Manipur-795004.

4. The Dean, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Porompat, P.O. & P.S. Porompat, Imphal East, Manipur-795005.

5. The Vice Chancellor, Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, P.O. & P.S. Singjamei, Imphal West-795003.

6. The Registrar, Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, P.O. & P.S. Singjamei, Imphal West- 795003.

7. The Controller of Examination, Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, P.O. & P.S. Singjamei, Imphal West-795003.

…Respondent/s

-B E F O R E- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH

For the petitioners : Mr. L. Shyam, Advocate

For the respondents: Mrs. L. Monamala, Govt. Advocate

Mr. W. Darakeshwar, Sr. PCCG

Mr. BP Sahu, Sr. Advocate

Mr. Deepak Prasad Sahu, Advocate

Date of hearing : 19.06.2026. Date of order : 19.06.2026.

(O R D E R)

Heard Mr. L. Shyam, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners.

Issue notice.

Mrs. L. Monomala, learned GA entered appearance and accepts notice on behalf respondent nos. 1, 2 & 4, Mr. W.

Darakeshwar, learned Sr. PCCG entered appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent no. 3, and Mr. Deepak Prasad Sahu, learned counsel assisting Mr. BP Sahu, learned Sr. counsel entered appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondents nos. 5, 6 & 7. Hence no formal notice is called for.

In view of the limited prayer made on behalf of the petitioners and as agreed to by both the counsel appearing for the parties, the present writ petition as well as connected application are being disposed of at the motion stage itself.

At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that for redressing his grievances raise in the present petition, they have already approached the competent authorities by submitting a representation dated 11.06.2026 and the same is still pending for consideration and disposal. The learned counsel further submitted that the petitioners will be satisfied for the time being if the present writ petition is disposed of by directing the Controller of Examination, Manipur University (respondent no. 7) to consider the said representation on its own merit and strictly in terms of the applicable law and to disposed of the same by issuing a speaking order within a stipulated period.

All the learned counsel appearing for the respondents more particularly Mr. BP Sahu, learned Sr. counsel representing respondent no. 7, fairly submitted that as the prayer made on behalf of the petitioners is confined to consideration and disposal of the representation submitted by them, he has no objection in disposing of this writ petition as prayed for on behalf of the petitioners.

Taking into consideration the submission advanced by the learned counsel appearing for the parties and the limited prayer made on behalf of the petitioners, this Court is of the considered view that it will served the interest of justice to issue the following directions;-

(i) The Controller of Examination, Manipur University (respondent no. 7) is hereby directed to consider the representation dated 11.06.2026 submitted by the petitioners on its own merit and strictly in terms of the applicable rules and guidelines and to disposed of the same by issuing a speaking order.

(ii) The whole process should be completed within a period of 3(three) months from today.

(iii) It is made clear that the above directions have been issued without touching upon the merit of this writ petition and as agreed to by all the counsel appearing for the parties.

(iv) The respondent no. 7 is further directed to communicate any decision taken by him in connection with the said representation to the petitioners within a period of 2(two) weeks from taking such a decision.

With the aforesaid directions, the present writ petition as well as connected application are hereby disposed of.

JUDGE Lucy