Question : SPECIAL COURT TO TRY POTA ACCUSED



(a) the number of Special Courts instituted as on date to try POTA accused, State-wise; and

(b) the number of POTA detenues in each states including foreign nationals?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) & (b) : Law and Order is a State subject and as such the information regarding the number of Special Courts instituted as on date to try POTA accused, State-wise, and the number of POTA detenues in each States including foreign nationals is not centrally maintained in the Ministry of Home Affairs.