Cabinet Approves Rs 3,788 Crore for 850 Fast-Track Courts
The Union Cabinet has approved continuing 850 Fast Track Special Courts that deal quickly with pending rape and POCSO cases. The scheme will cover more districts with high numbers of pending cases. Each court will get a dedicated judicial officer and a special public prosecutor.
Context
Context: POCSO is the law that protects children from sexual offences, and fast-track courts were set up to clear backlogs faster than regular courts. Many cases in Indian courts take years to reach a verdict, which is why these courts exist.
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