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28 June 2026

Kanhaiya Lal murder case justice delay

The topic serves as a relevant case study for discussing systemic issues like judicial delays and the efficiency of special courts in terror-related cases, though it is not a landmark policy or judgment itself.

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Notes

  • Kanhaiya Lal murder case occurred on June 28, 2022, in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
  • The incident involved the killing of a tailor by two individuals, with the act recorded and posted online.
  • The case is currently being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
  • Legal proceedings are being conducted in a special NIA court.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the pace of the trial, noting that only 21 out of 180 witnesses have been examined to date.
  • The delay in judicial processes for terror-related cases impacts the delivery of justice to victims' families.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges faced by the Indian criminal justice system in ensuring the speedy trial of terror-related cases. How do procedural delays impact the efficacy of special courts? 150 words
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  2. The pendency of cases in special courts often undermines the objective of timely justice. Analyze the institutional and procedural bottlenecks that contribute to the slow disposal of cases under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established under which of the following acts?