Karnataka High Court calls for immediate steps to appoint judge to designated special court to deal with 56 pending cases under UAPA

The Court passed the order after a report was furnished by Registrar General apprising that out of the 4 courts dealing with UAPA cases, 2 are vacant and concurrent charge is being held by the other judicial officers.

High Court of Karnataka, KJ George

Published on:

05 Mar 2021, 5:42 am

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The Karnataka High Court has urged its registry to take immediate steps to appoint a judicial officer to the designated special court which hears cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), so that fifty-six cases pending under UAPA in Bengaluru Urban District can be transferred to the special court.

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Karnataka High Court

UAPA

Special Court

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

UAPA cases