Union Cabinet approves continuation of 1,023 Fast Track Special Courts

The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for two years.

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Central Share is to be funded from Nirbhaya Fund. The Scheme was launched on 02.10.2019.

To bring more stringent provisions and expeditious trial and disposal of such cases, the Central Government enacted “The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018” and made provision of stringent punishment including death penalty for perpetrators of rape. This led to the establishment of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs).

Fast Track Special Courts are dedicated courts expected to ensure swift dispensation of justice. They have a better clearance rate as compared to the regular courts and hold speedy trials.

Besides providing quick justice to the hapless victims, it strengthens the deterrence framework for sexual offenders.