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Union Cabinet approves extension of 850 fast-track courts for rape and child abuse cases

The decision keeps a centrally sponsored network of special courts running to speed up trials in sexual offence cases, including those under the POCSO Act.

Photo: The New Indian Express

What happened

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension and strengthening of 850 Fast Track Special Courts, including exclusive courts dealing with offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The New Indian Express+1 The courts are meant to ensure time-bound trials and disposal of pending rape cases and crimes against children. The New Indian Express+1 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision while briefing reporters on Cabinet decisions. The New Indian Express+1

Around it

Vaishnaw said the government is committed to taking firm action against crimes targeting women and children. The New Indian Express+1 He said the decision is part of efforts to fully utilise and implement prevailing laws and to draft new legislation to deal with such cases. business-standard.com The Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the Fast Track Special Courts, including exclusive POCSO courts, was introduced in October 2019. The New Indian Express+1

Sources

  1. The New Indian ExpressCabinet approves extension, strengthening of 850 fast-track courts for rape, child abuse cases
  2. business-standard.comGovt approves strengthening of fast track courts to deal with child abuse

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