Section 5A of The Special Court (Trial of Offences Relating to Transactions in Securities) Act, 1992
1 [5A.Distribution of cases amongst Judges of Special Court.--Where the Special Court consists of two or more Judges, the Chief Justice of the High Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the Special Court is situated may, from time to time, by general or special order, make provisions as to the distribution of cases amongst the Judges and specify the matters which may be dealt with by each of such Judge.]
Summary
- This section applies when the Special Court has more than one judge.
- The Chief Justice of the local High Court is responsible for managing the judges' work.
- They decide how cases are distributed among the different judges.
- This distribution can be done through a general order or a specific order.
- The Chief Justice can also specify which types of legal matters each judge is allowed to handle.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides which judge gets which case?
The Chief Justice of the High Court where the Special Court is located makes that decision.
2. Can the work assignments change?
Yes, the Chief Justice can make provisions for distribution of cases from time to time.
3. Does this section apply if there is only one judge?
No, Section 5A specifically says it applies where the Special Court consists of two or more judges.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 5A of The Special Court (Trial of Offences Relating to Transactions in Securities) Act, 1992, what is the minimum number of judges required for this section to apply?
Q2.Under Section 5A of The Special Court (Trial of Offences Relating to Transactions in Securities) Act, 1992, who has the power to distribute cases among the judges?
Q3.Under Section 5A of The Special Court (Trial of Offences Relating to Transactions in Securities) Act, 1992, how can the Chief Justice issue orders for case distribution?
Q4.Under Section 5A of The Special Court (Trial of Offences Relating to Transactions in Securities) Act, 1992, what else can the Chief Justice specify besides the distribution of cases?
Q5.Under Section 5A of The Special Court (Trial of Offences Relating to Transactions in Securities) Act, 1992, how often can the Chief Justice make provisions for case distribution?