Additional special trial courts will make judicial system robust: SC
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Why in news
The Supreme Court expressed support for establishing additional special trial courts to expedite criminal proceedings and reduce the burden of appeals on the apex court.
Background
The Supreme Court directed the Centre and the Delhi government to provide an update on the progress of setting up a special court within two weeks. This follows a 2021 case involving ISIS links where the accused was denied bail for online radicalization.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySupreme Court of India: The apex court that directed the Centre and Delhi government to establish special trial courts.
- FactThe court requested a progress update on the special court setup within a two-week timeframe.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the establishment of specialized trial courts can address the systemic issues of judicial pendency and ensure the speedy delivery of justice in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial bottleneck: High volume of criminal appeals clogging the Supreme Court's docket
- Institutional coordination: Requirement for synchronized infrastructure and staffing between Central and State governments
- Security-Judiciary nexus: Balancing expedited trial procedures with the complexities of counter-terrorism litigation
Keywords: Judicial Pendency · Specialized Courts · Expedited Trial · Apex Court Burden · Counter-Terrorism
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