Govt Approves Strengthening, Extension of 850 Fast Track Special Courts to Deal with Child Abuse and Rape Cases

Cabinet Clears Extension Of 850 Fast-Track Courts For Child Abuse Cases

These courts are dedicated to the time-bound trial and disposal of pending cases related to rape and crimes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

Govt approves strengthening, extension of 850 fast track special courts to deal with child abuse and rape cases

Govt approves strengthening, extension of 850 fast track special courts to deal with child abuse and rape cases

Centre extends 850 fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials in rape, Pocso cases

The Union Cabinet approved strengthening and extending 850 fast-track special courts, Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The move seeks time-bound trials in pending rape, sexual assault and child abuse cases.

Cabinet approves extension, strengthening of 850 fast-track courts for rape, child abuse cases

The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of 850 Fast Track Special Courts for quick disposal of cases. The scheme aims to cover additional districts with high numbers of pending rape and POCSO cases. Each court will have a dedicated judicial officer, a special public prosecutor, and support staff. Financial assistance will be provided to states and Union Territories to cover operational costs.

'850 fast track courts for rape, child abuse cases to be established': Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of 850 fast track courts for child abuse and rape cases.

Cabinet clears expansion of Fast Track Special Courts from 779 to 850

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) In a bid to reduce the pendency of rape and child sexual offence cases, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive POCSO courts, for another five years till March 31, 2031, with a total financial outlay of Rs 3,788.04 crore. The scheme aims to ensure speedy t…