The Manipur High Court has postponed the state's Census exercise, originally set for September 1, and house-listing activities scheduled from August 17, until further orders.
The decision was taken after a special hearing
Aug 31, 2026
07:14 pm
What's the storyThe Manipur High Court has postponed the upcoming Census exercise in the state, which was set to begin on September 1 amid protests by civil society groups demanding the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the exercise.
The decision was taken after a special hearing of the court on Monday.
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