New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court of India issued notices to 17 states on Tuesday to ensure the setting up of special NIA courts in states where 10 or more cases are pending trial under anti-terror laws.

The top court sought responses from the states after the Union Home Ministry submitted a comprehensive status report.

The court asked the chief secretaries of the 17 states to respond within three weeks to the report to formalise the setting up of the special courts to ensure speedy trial and justice in such cases.

It said a delay in trial leads to injustice if an accused is acquitted after a prolonged trial.

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