The review comes at a time when multiple cases involving alleged money laundering, financial fraud, illegal foreign exchange transactions and proceeds of crime are at crucial stages, either under active investigation or pending before special courts under the Prevention of Money Launderin
According to a press note issued by the Lieutenant Governor's Office, the proposal was forwarded by the Delhi Government, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, seeking to extend the ambit of the Special Courts functioning at the Rouse Avenue Court Complex. The approval now allows these co
The Supreme Court on Thursday has directed the Central government and all state governments to set up special courts to try POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases on a top-priority basis.
The Delhi government has decided to establish special courts for people with disabilities in a significant move towards ensuring timely and accessible justice for them.
The anticipatory bail application filed by Revanna earlier is also expected to be considered void as the JD (S) suspended MP has already been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
The government's unwavering priority towards ensuring the safety and security of women and children is evident through several initiatives, such as the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' programme. Incidents involving the rape of girls and women have deeply impacted the nation.
The official statement said that the Government conceded that the opinion of LG shall be required for the appointment of Special Public Prosecutors (SPPs) for CBI to conduct trials of POCSO cases in various special courts of the National Capital, which has been stalled for over nine months.
The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Department of Justice, under the Ministry of Law and Justice, has set up Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) across India to provide speedy justice to victims of rape and the POCSO Act.
"Five new police stations will be opened to strengthen the law and order in the state. These police stations will be set up in Kajlikheda in Bhopal, one in Jaitapur Khargone district, two PS in Sidhi district and one in Dewas district," Mishra told reporters here.
Makhan Phukan, Ajith Kumar S, Sneh Deep Khyaliya and N Baaskaran have been appointed to handle these cases in the four states of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam said a notice issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The National Investigation Agency's conviction rate stands at 93.69 per cent with the pronouncement of sentences for 10 accused in two separate judgements by Special Courts at Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought a response from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on the current status of the pendency of NIA cases in two specially designated courts at Patiala House, New Delhi.