Speed up establishing fast-track courts: Kiren Rijiju to chief justices of HCs
2 years, 3 months ago

Speed up establishing fast-track courts: Kiren Rijiju to chief justices of HCs

The Hindu  

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has written to the Chief Justices of High Courts to accelerate the process of setting up fast track courts and fast track special courts in their respective States to hear cases of heinous crimes against women, children, and senior citizens. In the case of FTSCs or Fast Track Special Courts set up under a Centrally- 3.28 lakh cases pending The Minister highlighted that more than 3.28 lakh cases were pending in the FTSCs, which was “an alarming situation”. “In view of the huge pendency of cases, the balance number of FTCs in your respective jurisdiction may be set up with due consultation of the State government as envisaged in the 14th FC through increased share of fund devolution to States and as urged by the Union government,” Mr. Rijiju said in his letter. “As per the centrally The Law Minister also urged the Chief Justices to give necessary instructions and support to ensure a speedy disposal of cases and prevent backlog of cases.

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Fast-track courts face challenges in resources and efficiency
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fast-track courts face challenges in resources and efficiency

The Hindu  

Fast-track courts in India were established to address the phenomenal judicial backlog and ensure the timely delivery of justice. Chart 2| The chart shows the number of fast-track courts established between 2018 to 2023 While States such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu have maintained a high number of operational courts, others have far fewer or, in some cases, …

'Factually Incorrect', 'To Cover Up Delays': Centre On Mamata Banerjee's Letter On Rape Cases
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Factually Incorrect', 'To Cover Up Delays': Centre On Mamata Banerjee's Letter On Rape Cases

ABP News  

Responding to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's second letter, Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi has told the Trinamool Congress government in the state that stringent laws and exemplary punishment for ron heinous crimes such as rape and murder were already in place and urged it to implement them "in letter and spirit". Devi said that the …

Bengal CM Mamata Slams Modi Govt’s ‘Generic Reply’, Demands PM Intervention On Fast Track Courts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengal CM Mamata Slams Modi Govt’s ‘Generic Reply’, Demands PM Intervention On Fast Track Courts

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sent another letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concern over the lack of response to her earlier communication regarding the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor. pic.twitter.com/5GXKaX6EOZ — Mamata Banerjee August 30, 2024 Addressing the Union Minister Annapurna Devi's allegations that the state government failed to implement essential safety measures …

Fast track courts disposing of just 28 POCSO cases per year on average: research paper
1 year ago

Fast track courts disposing of just 28 POCSO cases per year on average: research paper

The Hindu  

With over 2.43 lakh POCSO cases pending trial in Fast Track Special Courts as of January 31, 2023, a new research paper by the India Child Protection Fund has estimated that each of the over 1,000 such courts in the country are currently clearing just 28 cases on average every year, as opposed to the initially envisioned 165 cases per …

Cabinet approves continuation of fast track courts for trying sexual offences for 3 years
1 year ago

Cabinet approves continuation of fast track courts for trying sexual offences for 3 years

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on November 29 approved the continuation of fast-track courts, dedicated to dispensation of justice in cases of sexual offences, for a period of three years. The Fast Track Special Court, a centrally Total cost for three years The total cost of running the scheme for the three-year period would be ₹1,952.23 crore out of which ₹1,207.24 crore …

Puducherry gets fast-track court to deal with POCSO cases
1 year, 7 months ago

Puducherry gets fast-track court to deal with POCSO cases

The Hindu  

The Union Territory has established its first Fast Track Special Court at the Integrated Court Complex in Puducherry to facilitate expeditious trials and disposals of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Utilising funds sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice and the territorial administration, the fast-track court was established on Monday. Acting Chief Justice …

No pending cases older than 50 years in Supreme Court: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

No pending cases older than 50 years in Supreme Court: Kiren Rijiju

Hindustan Times  

The minister of law and justice Kiren Rijiju on Thursday informed Parliament that there are no pending cases that are more than 50 years, civil or criminal, in the Supreme Court. However, the high courts had as many as 1,514 civil and criminal cases pending, that were over 50 years old, said Rijiju said in a written reply. Across different …

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says need to 'think about' collegium system of appointment
2 years, 3 months ago

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says need to 'think about' collegium system of appointment

India TV News  

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday suggested there is a need to rethink the collegium system to expedite the process of appointment in higher judiciary as there are concerns about the existing process. He said appointments in higher judiciary are "pending", but "not due to Law Minister but due to the system". "There is a need to …

Set Up More Fast Track Courts: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Writes To High Court Chief Justices
2 years, 3 months ago

Set Up More Fast Track Courts: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Writes To High Court Chief Justices

Live Law  

Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju has written a letter to the Chief Justices of the High Courts based upon a review of the status of functioning of the existing Fast Track Courts and Fast Track Special Courts set up under Centrally The Law Minister in the letter pointed out that the safety and security of our women, …

No Plans For "Federal Judiciary System"; Centre Has No Power To Examine Judicial Corruption : Law Minister Tells Lok Sabha
2 years, 5 months ago

No Plans For "Federal Judiciary System"; Centre Has No Power To Examine Judicial Corruption : Law Minister Tells Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Union Minister for Law & Justice, Kiren Rijiju, has informed the Lok Sabha that there is no plan to bring in a federal judiciary system.In response to question in this regard, the Ministry said that the Constitution provides for a single, integrated system of Courts to administer both Union and State law adopting the option of a federal system …

[Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs] Orissa HC Takes Suo Moto Notice And Directs State Govt. to Compile Data Of Pending Cases [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs] Orissa HC Takes Suo Moto Notice And Directs State Govt. to Compile Data Of Pending Cases [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Wednesday heard the suo motu writ petition which was listed pursuant to order dated 16.09.2020 passed by the Supreme Court in Writ Petition No.699 of 2016 regarding Special Courts for MPs/MLAs. It may be noted that the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Chief Justices of the High Courts to formulate an action plan to …

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