criminal jurisdiction
Special Courts under SC/ST Act can order lodging of FIR and pre-trial proceedings, under Section 156(3) of CrPC: Allahabad High Court reiterates
Allahabad High Court saidthat in absence of any specific exclusion, Exclusive Special Courts/Special Courts under SC/ST Act, 1989 may exercise powers to order FIR and investigation as per provisions of Cr PC to achieve object of the Act and ensure speedy justice.
ICJ finds partial jurisdiction under Optional Protocol to Vienna Convention to entertain Application of Equatorial Guinea against France
International Court of Justice ( ICJ): On 13 June 2016, Equatorial Guinea instituted proceedings against France in ICJ with regard to a