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The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive POCSO Courts, for another five years, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Financial outlay: ₹3,788.04 crore, comprising:
- Central share: ₹2,353.15 crore.
- State/UT share: ₹1,434.89 crore.
- The Central Government’s share will be funded through the Nirbhaya Fund.
- Courts: The scheme provides for the operationalisation of 850 FTSCs, including exclusive POCSO Courts, across participating States and Union Territories.
- Implementation: The Department of Justice will implement the scheme in coordination with State Governments and UT Administrations.
- Specialised prosecutors: A Special Public Prosecutor will be assigned exclusively to each FTSC to facilitate speedy trials.
Background
- The scheme was launched on 2 October 2019.
- It was introduced in pursuance of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018.
- It also followed the Supreme Court’s directions dated 25 July 2019, in Suo Motu Writ (Criminal) No. 1/2019.
Source: PIB
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