Maring 09:54:33 +05'30' Kh. John & 25 Ors vs State Of Manipur & 4 Ors
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Manipur High Court

Maring 09:54:33 +05'30' Kh. John & 25 Ors vs State Of Manipur & 4 Ors on 19 February, 2026

Author: A. Guneshwar Sharma

Bench: A. Guneshwar Sharma

                                                                            Suppl. 1 Item No. 6


                               IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR
                                         AT IMPHAL
KH.    Digitally signed
       by KH. JOSHUA
JOSHUA MARING
       Date: 2026.02.23
                                       WP(C) No. 966 of 2021
MARING 09:54:33 +05'30' Kh. John & 25 Ors.
                                                                         .....Petitioner/s

                                                    - Versus -

                          State of Manipur & 4 Ors.
                                                                         .... Respondent/s

BEFORE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A. GUNESHWAR SHARMA

Order

19.02.2026

[1] This matter is listed for referral to the Special Mediation Drive- 'Mediation for the Nation' as directed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

[2] Present Mr. Tamlung, learned counsel for the petitioners, Mr. S. Niranjan, learned G.A. for the State respondent and Mr. S. Vijayanand Sharma, learned Sr. PCCG for respondent Nos. 3 to 5. [3] The present petition is for enhancement of compensation in land acquisition. Earlier mediation drive was unsuccessful. However, the parties have agreed to avail another opportunity of settlement in the mediation. This Court has also perused the materials on record and the case is fit for referring to mediation. [4] Accordingly, this case is referred to mediation. Parties are directed to appear before the mediator on 26.02.2026 at 2:00 pm. [5] Petitioners and respondents are directed to depute competent and authorized persons who are able to take decision in the mediation proceeding.

[6] Send a copy of this order to the Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee for information.

JUDGE

Kh. Joshua Maring