Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Rajasthan HC Seeks Action Plan for Criminal Cases Against MPs, MLAs
The Rajasthan High Court has asked the government to make a plan to speed up criminal cases against lawmakers.
There are 41 cases against current and former MPs and MLAs, including some big names.
The court wants to make sure these cases are handled quickly and fairly.
The government has a special system to track these cases, but some cases are still waiting for a long time.
The court has told lawyers not to ask for unnecessary delays.
Rajasthan High Court seeks action plan to expedite criminal cases against MPs and MLAs.
41 criminal cases pending against current and former lawmakers, including Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Cases involve charges ranging from defamation to corruption.
Government has a 'Case Officer Scheme' to track progress of police-investigated cases.
Court instructs lawyers to avoid unnecessary adjournments.
- Who
- Rajasthan High Court, Government of Rajasthan, MPs, MLAs
- What
- Action plan to fast-track criminal cases against lawmakers
- When
- Ongoing, with cases pending since 2012
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To ensure speedy disposal of criminal cases against elected representatives as per Supreme Court directives
Government and High Court Administration
Lawmakers Facing Criminal Charges
Expediting Criminal Cases
Government and High Court Administration
The Rajasthan High Court and government aim to expedite the trial and disposal of criminal cases against lawmakers to ensure justice and accountability.
Lawmakers Facing Criminal Charges
Some lawmakers may seek adjournments or challenge the process, potentially delaying the cases.
- Total Pending Cases
- 41
- Union Minister Involved
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- State Cabinet Ministers Involved
- 5
- Sitting MLAs Involved
- 15
- Former MLAs Involved
- 13
- Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
- SP Sharma
- Justice Monitoring Cases
- Bhuvan Goel
- Case Officer Scheme
- Dedicated to track progress of police-investigated cases