The government has transferred 30 important cases pending with different courts to the newly formed six tribunals for speedy trial.
In a notification, the Home Ministry yesterday said the government empowered by the Article 6 of the Tribunal for Speedy Trial Ordinance, 2002 has transferred the 30 important cases to six tribunals for speedy trial.
According to the provisions of the ordinance, cases filed with the tribunals for speedy trial must be disposed of within 135 days from filing of the cases. The cases shall go to the previous courts if not disposed of within the specified date and the judges have to be accountable for their failure. (For details please click on 1600UTC)