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Criminalisation of Politics: Why Special MP/MLA Courts Are Failing to Clear the Backlog
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The criminalisation of politics in India has led to a large number of cases against MPs and MLAs.
Special courts were set up to expedite the trial of these cases, but they are struggling to clear the backlog.
- Criminalisation of Politics: Why Special MP/MLA Courts Are Failing to Clear the Backlog
- Left reporting foregrounds humanitarian warning, social impact, and regulatory scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
- The criminalisation of politics is a major issue in India
- Special courts were set up to expedite the trial of cases against MPs and MLAs
- The courts are struggling to clear the backlog due to unknown reasons
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Why It Matters
The failure to clear the backlog of cases against MPs and MLAs undermines the rule of law and perpetuates the criminalisation of politics
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