In Manipur, national highways; lifelines for food, fuel, and medicine; have been blocked for months due to fresh Naga-Kuki confrontations. The Court didn’t just ask for roads to be reopened; it demanded a *joint plan* from both sides. Why? Because when roads close, hospitals run out of medicines, kids miss school, and families go without food. The Court even suggested creating a ‘service-level agreement’; yes, like a business contract; to keep supplies moving. Meanwhile, violence continues: two Naga volunteers were killed in a recent attack. The Court’s message is clear; stop turning civilians into collateral damage. This isn’t just about highways. It’s about responsibility, shared survival, and the cost of letting conflict freeze everyday life.