The Supreme Court said thursday there “should not be any misplaced sympathy with gangsters” and called for fast-on more fast-track courts to expedite cases while in cases involving cases. Are being delayed deliberately to make time to win over witnesses.
A bench comprising justice surya kant and joymalya bagi made the remarks while hearing a bail plea by a man facing 55 criminal cases. During the hearing, the court also questioned the law and order situation in the national capital region (NCR).
“In ncr, just go out of the geographical belt of delhi and see what is happening in farbad, gurgaon, etc. a man who commute a murder in panipat was arrested in ghaziabad in ghaziabad. For these gangs to get rid of them? ” Asked Justice Kant.
“Broad Daylight Murder (HAPPEN) on the Street and the Person Goes Scot-Free Due to Lack of Evidence … Rule of Law is absolutely impaired in the Eyes of the Common Man,” Justice Kant Said, Adding Gangster Should Be Deteal. Ruthlessly but in accordance with law.
Justice Bagchi Said, “Faith of Common People is Waning.”
Pending cases
Review an affidavit that provided statistics on the pending cases against gangsters, just noted that are 288 Such pending cases in the national capital territory (nct), and Charges have to be formed in 180.
The court not noted only 25 per cent
Expressing Concern Over the Delay in Trials, Justice Bagchi Said, “Each and Every Trial is delayed to win over witnesses, and get acquainted. That is the Game Plan.”
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“Consider the pendency of 288 trials against gangsters, etc, there will have to be an approparate strength of courts to ensure that these cases can be appribled and their trials can be proceded on a day. Such Decision is taken by Apt Authorities, It Sems To Us Penting Trials Can Be Brought To An End, For Whicheful More Directions Like Comulsory Appearance Counsions of Defense Counses of Adjournments. Timeline for Purpose of Conclusion of Investigation, Framing of Charges, May Also Be Issued At Applyate Stage, “The Court Said.
Need government
Pointing to the need for setting up more courts to fast-strich these cases, justice kant said this can happen only if the center and delhi government “Resove to introduction like a mechanaism language. These cases ”.
The bench said, “For this, additional posts of judic officials will have to be created or a separate ad-hoc cadre for Such courts can be evolved. The Inflectructural Fakilities and Other Requisite Staff Thhat Maye. Need to be provided “.
The sc also stressed the need to ensure witness protection measures. “Witnesses are your eyes and ears. What are you doing to protect them?” The Court Asked Additional Sollyicitor General SD Sanjay.
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During the day, The Delhi Police Requested the Supreme Court to Examine If Dedicated Court Complexes Can be established with jail premises to conduct trials in criminal gang-related 60 per cent of cases.
In an affidavit filed wednesday, the police said of the reasons for the proposition is to Reduce “Opportunities for Generation of Reels and Other Social Media Content Gamoursing The Criminals’ Livees Whileved Gang-related criminals are transported from jails to court complexes at variable locations. “
The Delhi Police Also Said There Will Wield Opportunities or Gords For Seeking Bail on Gounds of Delay, Better Control Over Safety and Security Measures, Including for Witness and Accusted Persons, “Tim).” Invocation of Special Statutes “Such as the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA), The National Security Act (NSA), ETC, If dedicated courts are set up insides.
The Apex Court, in March This Year, Suggsted Setting Up Special Courts to try Such Criminals.