The Supreme Court informed a Kuki rights organisation on Monday (November 3, 2025) that a confidential report filed by the National Forensic Sciences University at Gandhinagar in Gujarat has concluded that audiotapes, sourced from a whistleblower claiming they contain telephonic conversations of former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh inciting ethnic conflict, are “modified, edited and tampered”.

A Bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kumar read the report of the premier University in the court room as the parties waited on.

Justice Kumar then addressed advocates Prashant Bhushan and Cheryl D’souza, appearing for Kuki Organisation for Human Trust, that the audio tapes were “processed and altered” files, and not “scientifically fit for voice comparison”.

Advocate Bhushan responded to the information by referring to the results of the tests conducted by Truth Labs on the audiotapes claiming there were “no breaks” in the recording with 93% voice probability.

Justice Kumar said the Gandhinagar University was considered the best and there was no reason to suspect its findings. The Bench ordered the report to be shared with both the petitioner and the State of Manipur, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

93% probability that voice in leaked audio is of Manipur CM: Truth Labs

The top law officer said “it is now quiet and peaceful” in Manipur. The court allowed the petitioner to file a response to the University report in two weeks. Mr. Bhushan submitted that the...

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