https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=171360 The court emphasized the necessity of appointing Special Judicial Magistrates and Special Metropolitan Magistrates under Sections 13 and 18 of the CrPC to expedite the disposal of petty cases, freeing up regular courts for more serious matters. It directed states to implement these provisions promptly. Additionally, the court addressed the prolonged detention of rape victims in Remand Homes due to trial delays, ordering their immediate release and expediting trials. The court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 13 and 18 of the CrPC, allowing for the appointment of qualified individuals, and instructed states to comply with these provisions within a specified timeframe. en-us Wed, 19 Mar 1997 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 21 May 2022 12:49:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=171360 The court emphasized the necessity of appointing Special Judicial Magistrates and Special Metropolitan Magistrates under Sections 13 and 18 of the CrPC to expedite the disposal of petty cases, freeing up regular courts for more serious matters. It directed states to implement these provisions promptly. Additionally, the court addressed the prolonged detention of rape victims in Remand Homes due to trial delays, ordering their immediate release and expediting trials. The court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 13 and 18 of the CrPC, allowing for the appointment of qualified individuals, and instructed states to comply with these provisions within a specified timeframe. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 19 Mar 1997 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=171360