Manipur Census to remain on hold until April 2027, says High Court

GUWAHATI The High Court of Manipur has said that the Census in the State will remain suspended until at least April 30, 2027, while the Centre considers requests from campaign groups and residents to delay or change the dates for the exercise. Also read | Why has the Manipur Census operation been deferred? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-has-the-manipur-census-operation-been-deferred/article71414215.ece A Bench of Chief Justice M.

Sundar and Justice A. Guneshwar Sharma said postponement notices already issued by the Centre and the State government must remain in force until the date specified and cannot be withdrawn or altered. The court’s November 4 order disposed of two petitions, one filed by Imphal resident Shanta Singh Nahakpam and the other by the Kangleipak Students’ Association and the International Peace and Social Advancement.

They had challenged the plan to begin house-listing, the first stage of the 2027 Census, in the State from September 1.