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

Published 05 Nov 2026, 11:28 IST

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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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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…

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India TV Right Independent News Service Current article 05 Nov 2026, 11:28 IST

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

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Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS) 05 Nov 2026, 11:00 IST

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…

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The Avenue Mail Center The Avenue Mail 05 Nov 2026, 10:29 IST

PM Modi assures faster justice as cabinet extends Fast Track Courts Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured faster justice after the Cabinet approved extending the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts. Writing on X, the Prime Minister highlighted that the decision will significantly reduce delays in the legal process. The extended scheme carries a…

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The Morung Express Center 04 Nov 2026, 18:23 IST

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

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…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 04 Nov 2026, 14:57 IST

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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