The Supreme Court of India has ordered a probe into alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur, which were carried out by the security forces between 2000 and 2012. Background: The case was filed by the Extra-Judicial Execution Victim Families Association (EEVFAM) and the Human Rights Alert, which alleged that over 1,500 people were killed by the security forces in Manipur during the said period. Parties: The petitioners, including EEVFAM and Human Rights Alert, argued that the killings were unjustified and violated the fundamental rights of the victims. The respondents, including the Union of India, contended that the killings were carried out in the course of counter-insurgency operations. Legal issues: The primary issue before the court was whether the alleged killings were extra-judicial and whether they violated the fundamental rights of the victims. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the alleged killings were prima facie extra-judicial and that a thorough investigation was necessary to determine the facts. Significance: The judgment has significant implications for the protection of human rights in conflict zones, particularly in the context of counter-insurgency operations.