Manipur’s reply sought on relief for detainee

New Delhi, July 20

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Manipur government to file its response on granting compensation to political activist Leichombam Erendro, who was released last evening from detention. He had been booked under the National Security Act for having criticised BJP leaders on use of cow dung and urine as cures for Covid.

A Bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and MR Shah told the Solicitor General that it was a serious issue as someone lost his liberty since May and the petitioners have prayed for grant of compensation to Erendro for detention. The Bench said it was issuing notice to the state government. — PTI