Govt to examine Muslim community`s demand of fast-track courts

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 17:05

In an apparent attempt to reach out to the Muslim community, government today decided to examine their demand for setting up of fast-track courts to expedite trial of "innocent" Muslim youth accused of terror acts.

J&K has over 2.50 lakh cases pending in Courts

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 17:40

Jammu and Kashmir has over 2.50 lakh cases pending in various courts of the state, including Jammu and Srinagar wings of the High Court.

High courts in Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 16:09

Three separate high courts in northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya will start functioning from next week, an official said on Thursday.

5 million criminals convicted in China in five yrs: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 10:16

Courts in China convicted and punished 5.24 million criminals in past five years, which in an increase of 25.5 per cent from 2003 to 2007, the country`s top judge said.

Pendency in courts affecting faith in judiciary: SC judge

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 21:13

Delay in decision on cases before courts of law had led to diminishing faith among the public in the Indian judicial system, a Supreme Court judge said.

Over 3 cr cases pending in courts in India: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 14:32

Over three crore cases are pending in various courts across the country and this "unacceptable level" can be reduced by appointment of more judges and modernisation, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar said on Wednesday.

Special courts in Bihar to deal with graft cases

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 16:26

Bihar government is considering setting up dedicated special courts for expeditious disposal of corruption cases to bring tainted public servants to book.

Over 3.5 lakh cases pending in consumer courts: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 15:39

The government Monday said over 3.5 lakh cases are pending so far in various consumer courts and measures are being taken to clear the backlog.

3 UP district courts to go on strike on Feb 27-28

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 21:47

The advocates of Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr and Gautam budh nagar district courts will be going on strike on February 27 and 28.

78,464 people convicted in Bihar in seven years

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 14:23

Over 78,000 criminals, including politicians and lawmakers, have been convicted and punished in Bihar.

‘Set up fast-track courts for cases against elected reps’

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 15:32

In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Lok Sabha member from Kendrapara in Odidha sought to highlight the deep rooted flaws in the system that have been brought into focus after the incident of gangrape.