Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Punjab Cabinet decides to establish ‘Special Speedy Trial Court’

Punjab Cabinet

LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Special Speedy Trial Court in the province.

The fifth meeting of the provincial cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, in which a briefing was given on the amendment of the defamation law and the establishment of a special court.

In the meeting, approval was given to establish a special speedy trial court in Punjab and it was decided that the cases of rape and child cruelty would be brought to an end by speedy trial.

The degree in the defamation case should be completed in 90 days and the trial in 180 days, while it will be presented to the Punjab Assembly for approval in this regard.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz said that the culture of lying and making false accusations has to be changed.

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