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Establishment of Special Courts
Act: Anti-Terrorism Act 1997
Section Provisions
ANTITERRORISM, ACT, 1997 ANTI-TERRORISM ACT, 1997 13. Establishment of Special Courts.‑‑(1) for the providing for the speedy trial of scheduled offences committed in any area, the Government, or if so directed by the Government, the Provincial Government, may establish, by notification, one or more Special Courts in relation to such area:‑ (a) within such area; or (b) if the Government having regard to the exigencies of the situation prevailing in such area considers it expedient so to do, at any place outside such area. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub‑section (1), if, having regard to the exigencies of the situation prevailing in a Province, the Government is of tile opinion that it is expedient to establish in relation to two or more areas, in the Province, a Special Court outside the said area or areas, for the trial of such scheduled offences committed in the area or areas it may, by notification, establish in relation to such area or areas a Special Court at such place outside the said area, or areas, as may be specified in the notification. (3) Where more Special Courts than one have been established for one area the Government shall authorize of Judge of any such Court to distribute case among such Courts.