Supreme Court flags 'absurd timelines' in UAPA courts, says each handles only 12-15 cases

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the functioning of courts designated to handle Unlawful Activities Prevention Act cases, pointing out that each UAPA court manages only 12-15 cases. The bench described the timelines and procedures in these courts as "absurd," highlighting a significant gap between the critical nature of terrorism-related charges and the actual caseload being processed.

The observation underscores issues with resource allocation and case management in the specialised judicial system handling UAPA matters, where stringent bail provisions and complex evidence requirements demand careful judicial scrutiny.