SC sets deadline for trial against MPs and MLAs

• In order to expedite proceedings against sitting MPs and MLAs in criminal cases, the Supreme Court on Monday set a deadline for lower courts to complete trial in cases involving lawmakers within a year of framing of charges.
•  Supreme Court of India has fixed a deadline of one year for framing charges against them. 
• Supreme Court has also asked the lower courts to expedite the proceedings against sitting MPs and MLAs in criminal cases. 

A bench headed by Justice R.M. Lodha also said that trial courts will have to give explanation to the Chief Justice of the respective high court if the trial is not completed within a year.

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The court passed the order on a PIL filed by an NGO, Public Interest Foundation, seeking its direction for expeditious trial in cases involving lawmakers.

The NGO contended that MPs and MLAs continue to be Members of Parliament and Assembly for a long time due to delay in proceedings.