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Kerala High Court Criticises State for Delay in Setting Up Special NDPS Courts
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🗓 31 Jul 2026, 07:38 PM
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The Kerala High Court has admonished the state government for its slow progress in creating new special courts under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, citing a growing backlog of cases.
The court’s order, delivered on Tuesday, highlighted the mounting pendency of NDPS cases across the state. It urged the government to expedite the appointment of judges and allocation of resources to the new special courts. The High Court warned that continued delays could undermine public confidence in the justice system.
In its remarks, the court referred to the state’s failure to meet the timelines set by the central government for establishing the courts. It also called for a transparent mechanism to monitor progress and ensure timely disposal of cases.
The government has yet to respond formally to the court’s directive, but officials have indicated that steps are underway to speed up the process.
In its remarks, the court referred to the state’s failure to meet the timelines set by the central government for establishing the courts. It also called for a transparent mechanism to monitor progress and ensure timely disposal of cases.
The government has yet to respond formally to the court’s directive, but officials have indicated that steps are underway to speed up the process.