Section 4 of PCA : Section 4: Cases Triable By Special Judges

Explanation using Example

Imagine a government official in City X is caught accepting a bribe to facilitate the illegal construction of a building. This offense falls under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. According to Section 4 of the Act:

1. The case must be tried by a special judge appointed to handle such corruption cases, not by a regular criminal court.
2. The special judge in City X or a special judge assigned to this specific case will conduct the trial.
3. If the accused is facing other charges not covered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the special judge is also empowered to try those charges in the same trial.
4. The trial should be conducted on a day-to-day basis, aiming to complete it within two years. If the trial extends beyond this period, the judge must record the reasons for the delay and may extend the trial for six months at a time, but not to exceed a total of four years.