SC asks High Court Chief Justices to prepare Action Plan for expeditious disposal of pending cases against legislators [Read Order]
While passing the order, Court observed that special consideration is being given to this issue in view of the "rising wave of criminalization that was occurring in the politics in the country."
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Chief Justices of all High Courts to prepare an action plan in order to expeditiously deal with pending cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).