Manipur census on hold till April 2027 as high court seeks answers from the Centre

The Manipur high court has ordered the postponement of the Census 2027 until late April 2027. This ruling aims to address significant concerns regarding how recent ethnic violence and subsequent displacements might skew population counts. The court requested the Census Commissioner to review seven representations. Following the authorities’ decision, a further four-week delay will apply, allowing anyone unhappy with the outcome to seek legal recourse.