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The Madras High Court directed coordinated staffing and infrastructure measures to speed corruption trials in Tamil Nadu.
Judge / Bench — Justice B. Pugalendhi, Madurai Bench.
In A. Shahul Hameed’s Crl.OP(MD)11066/2026, decided 10 November 2026, the court required examination of additional Special Courts and distribution of work to Additional Sessions Courts. It said statutory deadlines require institutional resources, and asked the Thoothukudi court to endeavour to finish his trial within six months, subject to cooperation.
Advocates appearing — Petitioner: L. Shaji Chellan. R1/R3: A. Robinson, Additional Public Prosecutor. R2: S. Sivasubramanian, Government Advocate (Civil Side). R4: D. Venkatesh.
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