Union government to schedule high-level meeting for setting up exclusive special courts
The Union government informed the Supreme Court that it will hold a high-level meeting with state officials and law enforcement agencies to establish exclusive courts for trying offences under special statutes like the NIA and UAPA Acts. This move aims to address the overwhelming pendency in regular courts, which delays trials for serious national security offences. Currently, out of 52 designated courts, only three are exclusively dedicated to NIA cases. A Supreme Court bench emphasized that proceedings under special statutes cannot be delayed due to general court backlogs, as swift justice is essential for maintaining national security and the rule of law.
Key Points
- The government plans to create exclusive courts to expedite trials for NIA and UAPA cases.
- High pendency in regular courts is currently hindering the swift disposal of national security-related trials.
- Only a small fraction of currently designated courts are exclusively handling NIA cases.
- The meeting will involve Chief Secretaries and Home Secretaries of various states.
Exam Facts
- National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Act.
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
- Only 3 out of 52 designated courts are currently exclusive to NIA cases.
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