Special Courts (India)
Special Courts are specialized courts established by Parliament of India, under powers granted to it by article 247 of the Indian Constitution. These courts are usually established by Parliament to ensure speedy trial of the accused or to try certain offences under specific acts passed by parliament such as:
- Courts established under POSCO act
- Courts for MPs and MLA
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
- Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Appellate Tribunals (DRATs)
- Special Courts for Terrorist and Disruptive Activities
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Special Courts for Money Laundering Cases
- Special Courts for Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- CBI courts