The full text of the reference is as follows: "WHEREAS certain Commissions of Inquiry appointed by the Central Government under the (Central Act 60 of 1952) have submitted reports which indicate that there is reason to believe that various offences have been committed by persons holding high political and public offices during the period of operation of the Proclamation of Emergency dated the 25th June, 1975, and the period immediately preceding that Proclamation; AND WHEREAS investigations into such offences are being made in accordance with law and are likely to be completed soon; AND WHEREAS suggestions have been made that the persons in respect of whom the investigations reveal that a prima facie case has been made out should be tried speedily in Special Courts constituted for that purpose; AND WHEREAS a proposal has been made that legislation should be enacted for the creation of an adequate number Or Special Courts for the speedy trial of such offences on the lines of the Bill, a copy whereof is annexed hereto (hereinafter referred to as the "Bill"); AND WHEREAS doubts have been expressed with regard to the constitutional validity of the Bill and its pro visions; AND WHEREAS there is likelihood of the.