(a) whether the Government are contemplating to set up special courts to initiate legal proceedings against the terrorists; and
(b) if so, whether these courts are proposed to be brought under the jurisdiction of the army?
(a) whether the Government are contemplating to set up special courts to initiate legal proceedings against the terrorists; and
(b) if so, whether these courts are proposed to be brought under the jurisdiction of the army?
MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)
(a): The Prevention of Terrorism (Second) Ordinance, 2001 contains provisions under Sections 23 to 35 for constitution of special courts to deal with offences punishable under the Ordinance.
(b): No, Sir. There is no proposal to bring these special courts under the jurisdiction of the army.