Total 466 Criminal Cases Pending Against Various MPs, MLAs In Maharashtra & Goa: State Tells Bombay High Court

The Maharashtra and Goa state governments have disclosed to the Bombay High Court that there are 466 criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in these states. This disclosure comes in response to a directive from the Supreme Court seeking details on the pending cases involving elected representatives. The cases span various charges, including serious offenses. The court's scrutiny follows a larger initiative to expedite trials involving politicians, aiming to cleanse the political system of criminal elements. The state’s admission highlights the significant backlog in the judicial process, raising concerns over the impact on governance and public trust.