The Delhi High Court has directed all courts within its jurisdiction to prioritize cases invoilving military and paramilitary personnel. Details here. Excerpt:
The circular, issued by Registrar General Arun Bhardwaj on August 7, on the directions of the Chief Justice, cites provisions under the Army Act, 1950, Navy Act, 1957, and Air Force Act, 1950, which provide for special treatment in litigation involving armed forces personnel. The Indian Soldiers (Litigation) Act, 1925, amended in 2018, also provides additional protection for serving soldiers.
The Chief Justice instructed all district and sessions courts in Delhi to ensure early hearings and expeditious disposal of civil, revenue, and criminal cases related to members of the armed forces. Further, the directive extended to cases involving paramilitary personnel, ensuring their matters are heard on priority.
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Justice Surya Kant, who conceived and spearheaded the initiative, told NDTV that NALSA is coordinating with the defence department to ensure Army soldiers are given legal help and can focus on their jobs, which is critical for national security.
"Soldiers brave everything from harsh terrain to enemy fire to protect the country, and the judiciary wants to ensure it can do everything possible for them and their families. We have launched the 'Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana 2025'. Soldiers of the Army and paramilitary forces are posted in remote areas and on the borders. Often, they can't even talk to their families on the phone and can't get leave. In such a situation, if there is a case against them or their family, they should not be deprived of anything. So, at NALSA, we decided to come up with a scheme in which they get legal aid, legal assistance, and legal advice," he said.
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