New Delhi: Terming Delhi as the “nation’s laboratory for judicial innovation”, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant Monday inaugurated 13 dedicated special courts to try cases under anti-terror, narcotics and organised crime laws. Speaking at the Rouse Avenue Court complex, CJI Kant hoped the courts would help ensure timely justice and strengthen the criminal justice system’s ability to deal with increasingly complex prosecutions. Meaningful access to justice also means the assurance that cases will be decided within a reasonable timeframe, he added. Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya stressed on the need for cooperation among judges, investigating agencies, prosecutors and lawyers to ensure the success of the initiative. The high court recently shuffled 151 judicial officers and posted 13 judges to newly created special courts. tnn
