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PIL on speedy trials against politicians to be heard after Apr 15: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear after April 15 a PIL which has sought expeditious trial of criminal cases against lawmakers and speedy investigation by the CBI and other agencies

Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs can't be withdrawn without HC's order: SC

CJI Ramana also slammed the CBI for not filing the status report in the case

Why did you field criminals, SC asks political parties to explain

According to existing election laws, only those convicted of their crimes are barred from contesting any elections for six years

Conviction rate in criminal cases against Indian politicians is just 6%

In 18 of 29 states and two of seven union territories, there were no convictions for criminal cases against MPs and MLAs

Set up special courts to try politicians in criminal cases: SC to govt

The top court also sought the status of the trial in 1,581 cases involving politicians since 2014