Union Cabinet approves continuation of Fast-track Special Courts up to March 2026

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) for a further three years. It has been extended till 31st March 2026 with financial implications of over 1952 crore rupees. The Central share is to be funded from Nirbhaya Fund. The scheme was launched in 2019. 

The FTSCs, designed as dedicated courts, are expected to ensure swift dispensation of justice, offering quick relief to victims while strengthening the deterrent framework for sexual offenders.  The scheme reflects the nation's commitment to ending sexual and gender-based violence as well as substantially reducing pending cases of rape and POCSO Act. It is also aimed at ensuring swift access to justice for victims of sexual crimes through improved facilities and expedited trials.

 

Thirty States and Union Territories



have participated in the Scheme, operationalizing 761 FTSCs, including 414 exclusive POCSO Courts. Over one lakh 95 thousand cases have been disposed off so far. These courts support State and UT Government efforts to provide timely justice to victims of sexual offenses even in remote and far-flung areas. 

 

Briefing media in New Delhi yesterday, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said the Union Cabinet has also approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)  to focus on 11 critical interventions through nine line Ministries.  The scheme has been cleared with a total outlay of  24,104 crore rupees. 

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the Abhiyan on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas from Khunti.