BRIJ MOHAN LAL vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The court examined the legality and implementation of the Fast Track Courts Scheme, funded by the Eleventh Finance Commission under Article 275 of the Constitution to clear long-pending cases. Petitioners challenged the employment of retired judges for these ad hoc courts, arguing a lack of constitutional sanction and inadequate infrastructure. The Union of India defended the scheme as a necessary measure for the timely disposal of arrears.