The Supreme Court of India has called on the Central and State Governments to establish dedicated courts for swift handling of cases under special laws like the UAPA. The court emphasized the need for proper infrastructure to ensure timely trials, addressing delays faced by undertrials and aiming to improve justice in national security matters.
NEW DELHI: Today, 4th Feb: The Supreme Court of India has clarified that High Courts can continue hearing petitions challenging the amendments made to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision was made by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, Justice PV Sanjay Kumar, and Justice KV Viswanathan.
