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Union Cabinet approves five-year extension of Fast Track Special Courts Scheme to expedite rape and POCSO trials

Union Cabinet approves five-year extension of Fast Track Special Courts Scheme to expedite rape and POCSO trials

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts, including exclusive POCSO Courts, for a further five‑year period from April 1 2026 to March 31 2031. The extension carries a Rs 3,788 crore outlay and is intended to reduce delays in the legal process, with the Prime Minister saying it will ensure faster justice.

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  • center · 2 outlets

    New Delhi, November 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…

    — The Morung Express

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    NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive POCSO Courts, for a further period of five years, i.e. from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031. The Scheme has a…

    — Organiser

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NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive POCSO Courts, for a further period of five years, i.e. from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031. The Scheme has a…

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Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS) Current article

Union Cabinet approves five-year extension of Fast Track Special Courts Scheme to expedite rape and POCSO trials

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive POCSO Courts, for a further period of five years, i.e. from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031. The Scheme has a…

India TV Right Independent News Service

Big Cabinet decision! Fast track courts to get 5-year extension, 850 courts to speed up rape trials

The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year extension of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), aimed at ensuring quicker trials and timely justice in rape cases and offences registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The…

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Cabinet clears Rs 3,788 crore to strengthen 850 fast-track courts for rape, POCSO 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…

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