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Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) offered swift justice by resolving around 85k cases in 2024

Posted 22 Mar 2025

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With a disposal rate of 96%, FTSCs have significantly expedited justice in rape and offenses under the POCSO Act.

  • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012, is a gender neutral Act to deal with the issue of sexual offences against children.

Fast Track Special Courts

  • About: Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice
  • Background: Launched in 2019 post the Supreme Court directive (2019) mandating speedy disposal of POCSO Act cases and for the implementation of Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
  • Aim: Support State Governments in establishing FTSCs across the country.
  • Target: Total of 790 FTSCs, including exclusive POCSO (e-POCSO) courts to be set up. 
    • Each FTSC is to dispose of 41-42 cases per quarter and at least 165 cases annually. 
    • Each court to have 1 Judicial Officer and 7 Staff Members.
  • Duration: Until 2026 with a financial outlay of ₹1952.23 crore under the Nirbhaya Fund.
  • Funding Pattern
    • 60% (Centre) and 40% (States) for States and UTs with Legislature. 
    • In case of Northeastern and hilly States/UTs, share of Centre is 90%. 

Need for FTSC

  • Limited Judicial Resources: Leads to the pendency of rape and POCSO Act cases. 
  • Create Deterrence: Timely disposal of cases would create deterrence on future occurrences. 
  • Aligns with Legislative Framework: The Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and POCSO Act prescribe strict timelines for the completion of investigation and trial.
  • Tags :
  • FTSC
  • POCSO Act
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