Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Delhi Police Proposes Jail Courts for Gang Trials
The Delhi Police want special courts inside jails to try gang members faster.
They hope this will stop criminals from being shown on social media, make it harder to get bail, and speed up trials.
Right now, trials take a long time, and few cases end with a conviction.
The Supreme Court supports quicker trials to keep society safer.
Delhi Police requested special courts within jails for criminal gang trials.
The aim is to reduce social media content glamorizing criminals.
Dedicated courts could reduce delays and bail opportunities.
Currently, only 2% of cases against gang members have resulted in convictions.
The Supreme Court suggested special courts for speedy trials in March.
- Who
- Delhi Police and the Supreme Court
- What
- Delhi Police requested the Supreme Court to set up special courts within jails for criminal gang trials.
- When
- The Delhi Police filed an affidavit on Wednesday. The Supreme Court suggested this in March.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To reduce trial delays, limit opportunities for bail, and improve safety.
- Total pending cases
- 288
- Cases with charges framed
- 108
- Conviction Rate
- 2%
- Average time to dispose of cases
- Two years after charges framed
- Gang members in Delhi
- 1,109
- Identified gangs in Delhi
- 95