Chief Justice Surya Kant, questioned how the national capital can handle such situations if it can’t expedite the trial process. ¹ ² ³

*The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the 16-year delay in the trial of a 2009 acid attack case, with the trial still pending in a Rohini court. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, questioned how the national capital can handle such situations if it can’t expedite the trial process. ¹ ² ³

The victim, Shaheen Malik, was attacked in 2009 and has been waiting for justice ever since. The Supreme Court has now directed all High Courts to provide details of pending acid attack trials within four weeks. The court also issued notices to the Centre and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, seeking their response on the issue.

The Chief Justice emphasized the need for swift justice, stating that acid attack cases should be tried by special courts on a day-to-day basis. The Solicitor General, Tushar Mehta, assured the court that the matter would be handled with due seriousness, and perpetrators should face severe consequences.

Delhi High Court*

– *Case:* Pattali Makkal Kati (PMK) Symbol Dispute
– *Court Observation:*
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has stated in the Delhi High Court that it may freeze the party symbol of PMK due to the ongoing dispute between two factions.

*Key Points:*

– The ECI has alleged that one faction is using forged documents to claim control over the party.
– The ECI has asked both factions to submit affidavits stating that they will not use the party symbol until the dispute is resolved.
– The ECI has stated that freezing the party symbol is the only way to resolve the issue.
– The case is related to a dispute over the leadership and symbol of the PMK party.

*Madras High Court*

– *Case:* J. Deepa vs. Income Tax Department & Others
– *Court Observation:*
The court allowed J. Deepak, the nephew of former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, to be impleaded as a petitioner in the case related to tax arrears of Rs. 13.69 crore.

*Key Points:*

– J. Deepak’s lawyer stated that he came to know about the case filed by his sister J. Deepa only through a news article in The Hindu.
– The court accepted J. Deepak’s petition to be impleaded as a petitioner in the case.
– The case pertains to tax arrears of Rs. 13.69 crore claimed by the Income Tax Department from J. Jayalalithaa’s estate.