Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Assam Proposes Special Courts to Expedite Cases Against Elected Officials
The Assam government is trying to speed up court cases against politicians.
There are 72 cases pending, some dating back to 2004.
The prosecutor wants to create five special courts to handle these cases quickly.
Delays are happening because witnesses don't show up, it's hard to deliver court documents, and other issues.
The government plans to hire special lawyers, set deadlines, and monitor the process to make things faster.
The High Court is reviewing this plan.
Assam's Director of Prosecution proposed five designated courts to expedite cases against current and former elected officials.
There are 72 pending cases against MPs and MLAs.
The oldest case dates back to 2004.
Delays are attributed to witness absences, summons issues, and other factors.
A road map includes a strict trial calendar and continuous hearings.
- Who
- Assam's Director of Prosecution, Gauhati High Court
- What
- Proposes special courts to fast-track cases against MPs and MLAs.
- When
- Not specified in the provided text.
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- To speed up the legal process for cases involving elected officials.
- Number of Cases Pending
- 72
- Oldest Case
- 2004
- Cases in Kamrup Metro
- 25
- Proposal
- 5 Designated Courts
- Reasons for Delay
- Witness absence, summons issues, delays