On January 21, 2026, the Supreme Court emphasized that creating more trial courts will make the judicial system stronger. The Court said this will stop accused persons from coming directly to the Supreme Court for bail or quicker hearings in criminal cases. Earlier, on January 6, the Court asked the Centre and Delhi govt to consider setting up a special court for a 2021 ISIS-related case probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati about progress in forming the special court in Delhi. The CJI said, "The idea is how do you make a robust mechanism that none of them are required to come to the courts? And that will happen when additional courts are set up." The bench will hear updates on February 10. The case involves Md Heydaitullah, accused of using Telegram groups to spread ISIS ideology and recruit people. The CJI noted that long trial delays give accused reasons to ask for bail as they can’t be kept in custody without trial. The bench wants a special court to hold daily trials since 125 witnesses need cross-examination. The Delhi High Court had rejected Heydaitullah’s bail plea. It called him more than just a passive supporter, saying he actively promoted "Jihad in order to establish Khilafat" by violent means. The High Court highlighted his 2018 oath to ISIS leaders like Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, recognized globally as a terrorist organization. The NIA arrested Heydaitullah in October 2022 after a 2021 FIR. The agency accused him of spreading ISIS hate via social media, stirring enmity against Hindus, and transferring funds for ISIS. Investigations found explosives materials and his allegiance oath. The Supreme Court’s push for special courts aims to fast-track such complex terror trials and reduce delays that hamper justice.