(a) whether the Government propose to set up Special Courts for the immediate disposal of the cases relating to corruption and financial irregularities;
(b) if so, whether any action has been taken so far in this regard;
(c) whether the opinion of the Supreme Court has been considered while setting up Special Courts for the disposal of cases of corruption; and
(d) if so, the time by when a final decision in this regard is likely to be taken?
MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)
(a) to (d) As per the directions of the Hon`ble Supreme Court, two Special Courts are proposed to be set up to deal with cases of SLP(Cr.) No. 2123-2125/2001-CBI Vs. Sukh Ram and Criminal Appeal No. 658/2001 - Shrichand P. Hinduja Vs. State through CBI.
Similary, as per the order of the Supreme Court dated 27th September, 2000, the Government has initiated action to set up or designate Special Courts ensuring early disposal of prosecution relating to economic offences or financial irregularities.