Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena Today (Sept 4) filed his reply to the appeal filed by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar against her five-month sentence, saying the appeal was legally not maintainable and was liable to be dismissed.
More than 2,000 cases involving Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly were resolved in 2023, but 4,697 cases remained pending as of January 1, 2024. The need for swift adjudication in light of the upcoming elections, where 18% of candidates face criminal charges, was emphasized. Special courts and High Court oversight are crucial.