SC directs cases against MPs, MLAs to be completed in one year

The Supreme Court on Monday has set a deadline of one year for lower courts to complete the trial in cases involving MPs and MLAs.

The Supreme Court further added that the trial judge will have to explain to the Chief Justice of High Court if he fails to complete trial within a year of framing of charges.

The apex court stated that the trial in cases involving MPs and MLAs are to be conducted on day-to-day basis.