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.
The Supreme Court of India has urged Andhra Pradesh to establish special courts for the expedited trials of jailed Maoist leader Duna Keshav Rao, who surrendered in 2011. Meanwhile, Odisha plans to set up similar courts. Rao argues he faces false charges and seeks timely trial resolutions. The case remains pending.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered expedited trials for 11 Kanpur cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, addressing decades of delays in delivering justice. Special prosecutors must assist courts promptly for a swift resolution. This intervention aims to ensure victims’ families finally receive closure after over thirty years.
New Delhi, March 25: The Delhi High Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to respond to a plea by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case. James has requested the court to remove certain conditions imposed on him while granting bail.
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Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the Supreme Court to expedite the Kolkata rape-murder case, stressing the need for a swift and impactful verdict. The Supreme Court is set to revisit the case on September 17, following the Central Bureau of Investigation’s directive to provide an updated status report.
On Thursday(18th July), the Supreme Court granted bail to Sheikh Javed Iqbal, a Nepali citizen detained under UAPA for over nine years, citing his right to a speedy trial. Justices J B Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that statutory restrictions should not impede fundamental rights, noting the trial’s extremely slow progress.
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Today, 19th April, The Supreme Court ruled that special courts led by sessions judges have the authority to try offenses under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), contradicting the Bombay High Court’s interpretation. This broadens the scope of courts eligible to handle IBC cases. The ruling resulted from a Division Bench decision, sending the case back to the High Court for a new verdict.
