Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Supreme Court Directs Special Narcotics Courts Within Six Weeks
The Supreme Court wants special courts to handle drug-related cases.
It said the number of these cases has risen alarmingly.
The order applies to the central government, state governments and Union territories.
These authorities must work quickly to create the courts.
They must also provide buildings and other needed facilities.
The court said the work should preferably be completed within six weeks.
The case was started by the court itself.
It is titled "In Re: creation of special exclusive courts."
The Supreme Court directed authorities to establish dedicated courts for anti-drug cases.
The directive covers the Centre, state governments and Union territories.
The court cited an "alarming rise" in cases under the anti-drug law.
Authorities were instructed to provide the infrastructure needed for the special courts.
The courts should preferably be established within six weeks.
- Who
- The Supreme Court directed the Centre, state governments and Union territories.
- What
- Authorities were ordered to set up dedicated courts for cases under the anti-drug law.
- When
- The directive was issued on Monday, with implementation preferably within six weeks.
- Why
- The court cited an alarming rise in narcotics cases.
- Issuing body
- The Supreme Court
- Authorities covered
- The Centre, state governments and Union territories
- Purpose
- To handle cases under the anti-drug law
- Reason
- An alarming rise in narcotics cases
- Target timeline
- Preferably six weeks
- Required action
- Set up special courts and provide necessary infrastructure
- Case title
- In Re: creation of special exclusive courts