YOGENDRA KUMAR JAISWAL ETC. vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Orissa Special Courts Act, 2006 and the Bihar Special Courts Act, 2009, which provide for the establishment of special courts to expedite trials of public servants accused of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, particularly Section 13(1)(e). The Court emphasized the need for stringent measures against corruption, viewing it as a national economic threat. The appeals challenging the validity of these Acts were dismissed, affirming the legislative intent to combat corruption effectively.