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A '''special court''' is a court with [[limited jurisdiction]], that deals with a particular field of law rather than a particular territorial jurisdiction. |
A '''special court''' is a court with [[limited jurisdiction]], that deals with a particular field of law rather than a particular territorial jurisdiction, compared to '[[ordinary court]]' with [[general jurisdiction]]. |
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Revision as of 13:34, 23 May 2022
A special court is a court with limited jurisdiction, that deals with a particular field of law rather than a particular territorial jurisdiction, compared to 'ordinary court' with general jurisdiction.
Special courts by country
United States
In the United States, special courts can handle both civil and criminal disputes. Common forms of special courts include "Drug Courts," "Family Courts," and "Traffic Courts". In 2008, the first Veterans' Court was created. Of the older such courts, usually Article I tribunals, is the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces founded in 1951 which functions as an appeal court for military and economic offences.
China
One of the pillars of the judiciary in the People's Republic of China includes the courts of special jurisdiction, including matters concerning the military, national railway system and maritime disputes.
United Kingdom
The judiciary of England and Wales include special courts tasked with hearing cases related to minor traffic offences.[1]
India
In India, Special Courts are being set up for various trials for offences Relating to Transactions in Securities, Atrocities against Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes, consuming Narcotic Drugs, violation on NIA act, Corruption.[2][3] Supreme court has also setup 12 fast track special courts to exclusively deal with cases involving with MLA/MPs.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Special courts set up to tackle minor traffic offences > LocalGov.co.uk". www.localgov.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2013-07-30.
- ^ சாக்ஷி. "What is special about special courts?". தி இந்து. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "NIA SPECIAL COURTS". gov.in. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "Inform us about setting up of special courts to try cases of politicians: SC to government". economictimes. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
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