Supreme Court Pushes for Specialized Courts for Expeditious Trials

The Supreme Court urges the establishment of specialized courts for speedy trials under special laws. A case involves the bail plea of a man linked to a deadly attack in Maharashtra. The court stressed the need for adequate judicial infrastructure to ensure swift justice and prevent indefinite trials.

The Supreme Court has called upon the Centre and state governments to establish special courts for swift trials under designated laws, amidst growing concerns over delayed justice.

Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh were discussing a bail plea for an alleged Naxal correlate from Maharashtra. His case, tied to the tragic death of 15 police personnel, underscores the urgency of enhancing judicial expediency.

The court's recent order emphasizes that proper infrastructures, such as special courts, are vital for achieving legislative goals, voicing concerns that current systems overburden judges and stunt legal processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)