Section 80E: Fair and timely determination before Financial

80E. Fair and timely determination before Financial Crimes Division of Intermediate Court (1) Criminal proceedings before the Financial Crimes Division of the Intermediate Court shall be conducted expeditiously and the Court shall take all necessary measures to prevent unnecessary delay and to secure a fair and timely determination of the charges. (2) The prosecution and the defence shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the timely progress of proceedings before the Financial Crimes Division of the Intermediate Court and no party shall engage in any manner with the intent to delay the proceedings. Acts 2026 51 (3) Where an accused party has pleaded to any charge against him, the Financial Crimes Division of the Intermediate Court shall proceed expeditiously with the trial and, if possible, de die in diem, until the determination of the case unless an adjournment is necessary in the interests of justice. (4) The Financial Crimes Division of the Intermediate Court shall specify the reasons for adjourning any proceedings, including – (a) the ground on which the adjournment is granted; (b) the steps taken to avoid delay; and (c) the new date fixed for the continuation of the proceedings.