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.