Madurai Bench orders more special courts for corruption cases – Quiz (12.11.2026)

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Madurai Bench orders more special courts for corruption cases – Quiz (12.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
In which year did the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court start functioning?

Correct Answer: C [2004]

Explanation:

The Madurai Bench began on 24 July 2004 and hears cases from the southern districts. The Madras High Court itself was set up in 1862.

2.  
Special Judges who try corruption offences are appointed under which law?

Correct Answer: A [PC Act, 1988]

Explanation:

Section 3 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 lets the Central or State Government appoint Special Judges by notification.

3.  
As per the Madurai Bench order reported in November 2026 (figures as on 30.06.2026), how many Prevention of Corruption Act cases are pending in Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: D [2,423]

Explanation:

2,423 cases are pending, and exclusive special courts exist in only 8 districts, so the court pressed for Additional Sessions Courts to be designated as special courts.

4.  
Which Madurai Bench judge passed this order on additional special courts?

Correct Answer: B [Justice B. Pugalendhi]

Explanation:

Justice B. Pugalendhi ruled in A. Shahul Hameed's case (reported 10 Nov 2026): ordering trials to finish in two years is not enough; courts need infrastructure and staff.

5.  
Statements:
1. Art. 214: a High Court for each State.
2. The Madras High Court was set up in 1862.
3. Tamil Nadu's anti-corruption agency is DVAC.
Which are correct?

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

All three are correct. DVAC = Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The Calcutta, Bombay and Madras High Courts began in 1862 under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861.

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