New Delhi: In a key development, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved a proposal expanding the jurisdiction of Special Courts dealing with cases against sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), also to cover former MPs and MLAs.

According to a press note issued by the Lieutenant Governor's Office, the proposal was forwarded by the Delhi Government, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, seeking to extend the ambit of the Special Courts functioning at the Rouse Avenue Court Complex. The approval now allows these courts to handle cases not only against serving legislators but also against those who have demitted office.

Courts specially designated for this purpose include Court of Special Judge (PC Act) (CBI)-09, Rouse Avenue, Court Comp

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