Archive · 20 Jul 2026
SC Criticizes States for Slow NIA Court Setup
The Supreme Court of India is upset because some states are not doing enough to create special courts for the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
These courts are important for quickly handling serious cases, like those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The court noticed that in places like Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, there's only one such court, which isn't enough to handle all the cases.
This is causing delays, which affects both the people accused of crimes and the victims.
The court started this case on its own to make sure these special courts are set up faster.
The Supreme Court criticized states for not setting up exclusive NIA courts quickly enough.
The court noted that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have only one NIA court, which is insufficient.
The slow pace of establishing these courts is causing delays in NIA trials, particularly under the UAPA.
The Supreme Court initiated a suo motu case to address the backlog and delays in NIA trials.
The bench expressed concern over the dismal ground reality of judicial infrastructure despite official claims of progress.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India
- What
- Criticized states for slow progress in setting up exclusive NIA courts
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (with specific mention of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh)
- Why
- To address the backlog and delays in NIA trials, particularly under the UAPA
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Bench Composition
- Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V Mohana
- Issue
- Slow establishment of exclusive NIA courts
- Affected Regions
- Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
- Case Title
- In Re: creation of special exclusive courts
- Act Involved
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)