Speed up establishing fast-track courts: Kiren Rijiju to chief justices of HCs
2 years, 6 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
5 months, 4 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
6 months, 4 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
7 months 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, 3 months 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, 4 months 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, 10 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
2 years 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, 6 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, 6 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, 8 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, 6 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 …

Unnao rape-murder case: UP govt setting up fast track courts is eyewash; country needs legislative intervention
5 years, 3 months ago

Unnao rape-murder case: UP govt setting up fast track courts is eyewash; country needs legislative intervention

Firstpost  

Special fast track courts to take up rape cases are set up as an immediate response every time the country witnesses a heinous rape crime The gruesome rape and murder of the young veterinarian in Hyderabad and the Unnao rape and murder case have shocked the conscience of the country. In 2012 after the Jyoti Singh case, special fast track …

Yogi govt to set up 218 fast track courts to hear rape and POCSO cases
5 years, 3 months ago

Yogi govt to set up 218 fast track courts to hear rape and POCSO cases

Op India  

In the wake of the rampant rape and child abuse cases being reported, the Uttar Pradesh government has on Monday decided to set up 218 fast track courts in the state to deal with such crimes on an urgent basis. According to an India Today report, the Yogi Adityanath government is planning to set up 144 fast track courts to …

The hard realities of India’s fast-track courts
5 years, 7 months ago

The hard realities of India’s fast-track courts

The Hindu  

Fast-track courts are in the limelight yet again. State-by-State variations With all these years of experience and money spent, it is discomforting to see not only the decline of FTCs across the country but also systemic issues prevalent in the States that have the courts. In a survey of FTCs conducted by National Law University Delhi, it was observed that …

SC fast tracks criminal cases against sitting and ex-MPs, MLAs in Kerala and Bihar; special courts to prioritise life term cases
6 years, 3 months ago

SC fast tracks criminal cases against sitting and ex-MPs, MLAs in Kerala and Bihar; special courts to prioritise life term cases

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that special courts for trial of cases against present and former members of Parliament and legislative assemblies in Bihar and Kerala will prioritise life term cases. The Supreme Court on Tuesday sped up criminal cases against present and former Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies in Bihar and Kerala and said that special courts …

Law ministry drafts proposal for special fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials in rape cases, recommends 2 months for investigation
6 years, 8 months ago

Law ministry drafts proposal for special fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials in rape cases, recommends 2 months for investigation

Firstpost  

New fast-track courts will be set up to deal with rape cases and special forensic kits will be given to all police stations and hospitals. New Delhi: The law ministry has come up with a proposal to set up “special” fast-track courts across India to try rape cases as part of a larger scheme to strengthen infrastructure for better investigation …

SC nod to setting up of 12 fast-track courts to try 1,581 criminal cases against members of Parliament
7 years, 3 months ago

SC nod to setting up of 12 fast-track courts to try 1,581 criminal cases against members of Parliament

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Thursday gave its go-ahead to set up 12 special fast-track courts to try 1,581 criminal cases against members of Parliament and state assemblies and directed that these courts become operational by 1 March, 2018. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday gave its go-ahead to set up 12 special fast-track courts to try 1,581 criminal cases …

SC Tells States To Ensure Special Courts For MP, MLA Cases Are Functional By March 2018 [Read Order]
7 years, 3 months ago

SC Tells States To Ensure Special Courts For MP, MLA Cases Are Functional By March 2018 [Read Order]

Live Law  

List the matter on 7th March, 2018 by which time the Special Courts will be expected to be get functional in the light of the directions aforementioned. Giving a go ahead to the Centre in setting up special courts to deal with cases against MPs and MLAs, the Supreme Court has ordered all 12 proposed fast track courts to be …

SC Gives Centre 6 Weeks To Frame A Scheme To Set Up Special Courts To Try Politicians Facing Criminal Charges [Read Order]
7 years, 4 months ago

SC Gives Centre 6 Weeks To Frame A Scheme To Set Up Special Courts To Try Politicians Facing Criminal Charges [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and Navin Sinha today directed the Centre to frame a scheme for setting up special courts exclusively to deal with criminal cases involving political persons on the lines of the Fast Track Courts. When Nadkarni said the Centre is prepared to fund the project of setting up special courts, but the implementation …

Fast Track Courts in Karnataka and Justice Delivery: A Valuable Assessment by the Centre for Law & Policy Research, Bangalore
9 years, 9 months ago

Fast Track Courts in Karnataka and Justice Delivery: A Valuable Assessment by the Centre for Law & Policy Research, Bangalore

Live Law  

The Centre for Law & Policy Research, Bangalore has recently released a Report titled “The Myth of Speedy and Substantive Justice: A Study of the Special Fast Track Courts for Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse Cases in Karnataka”.The Report is based on a detailed analysis of all judgments of the 10 Special Fast Track Courts set up in 2013 …

Fast Track Courts in Karnataka and Justice Delivery: A Valuable Assessment by the Centre for Law & Policy Research, Bangalore
9 years, 9 months ago

Fast Track Courts in Karnataka and Justice Delivery: A Valuable Assessment by the Centre for Law & Policy Research, Bangalore

Live Law  

The Centre for Law & Policy Research, Bangalore has recently released a Report titled “The Myth of Speedy and Substantive Justice: A Study of the Special Fast Track Courts for Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse Cases in Karnataka”.The Report is based on a detailed analysis of all judgments of the 10 Special Fast Track Courts set up in 2013 …

Women's safety: Delhi govt for more fast track courts, QRTs | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Women's safety: Delhi govt for more fast track courts, QRTs | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Delhi government today stressed on the need for more number of fast track courts, formation of quick response teams and a training programme for all government officials to ensure women safety in the national capital. Creation of “quick response teams” comprising at least one magistrate was in pipeline for every district to ensure women safety during the last …

Pending rape cases: HC CJs urged to set up fast track courts
10 years, 3 months ago

Pending rape cases: HC CJs urged to set up fast track courts

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Centre has urged chief justices of high courts to set up fast track courts to deal with pending rape cases and monitor their progress. Since setting up of fast track courts is the responsibility of the state government, the Centre has also urged the chief ministers to provide financial support to the high courts for the purpose. …

Prepare roadmap to put justice delivery system on fast track: SC to Centre
10 years, 6 months ago

Prepare roadmap to put justice delivery system on fast track: SC to Centre

Firstpost  

Expressing concern over lack of infrastructure for subordinate judiciary leading to delay in deciding cases, the Supreme Court today asked the Centre to place before it a road map on how it intends to put justice delivery system on fast track. New Delhi: Expressing concern over lack of infrastructure for subordinate judiciary leading to delay in deciding cases, the Supreme …

Uttar Pradesh to set up fast track courts for crimes against women
10 years, 7 months ago

Uttar Pradesh to set up fast track courts for crimes against women

Firstpost  

All 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh will soon have fast track courts for crimes against women, an officials said on Saturday. Lucknow: All 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh will soon have fast track courts for crimes against women, an officials said on Saturday. The state government has also earmarked a sum of Rs15.15 crore every year to run these fast …

SC refuses to fast-track criminal cases against MPs only
10 years, 7 months ago

SC refuses to fast-track criminal cases against MPs only

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stated objective of making parliament free of tainted leaders at the earliest, SC on Friday refused to fast-track criminal cases against MPs only. The Supreme Court asked government to come up with a comprehensive policy for fast-tracking trials in criminal cases and “strengthening courts” for good governance. If you fast-track …

Take steps to fast track criminal justice system: SC tells Centre
10 years, 7 months ago

Take steps to fast track criminal justice system: SC tells Centre

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court Friday told the central government to take steps to fast-track the criminal justice system so that cases can be decided expeditiously instead of lingering for years. New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday told the central government to take steps to fast-track the criminal justice system so that cases can be decided expeditiously instead of lingering for years. …

Prepare a comprehensive policy to fast-track cases within a month: Supreme Court to Centre
10 years, 7 months ago

Prepare a comprehensive policy to fast-track cases within a month: Supreme Court to Centre

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha today expressed alarm about the pace of criminal justice system in the country and stated, "I am not satisfied and an effort has to be made to improve the system. The Bench also comprising of Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Rohinton F. Nariman noted that even though fast track courts have been set up …

Prepare a comprehensive policy to fast-track cases within a month: Supreme Court to Centre
10 years, 7 months ago

Prepare a comprehensive policy to fast-track cases within a month: Supreme Court to Centre

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha today expressed alarm about the pace of criminal justice system in the country and stated, "I am not satisfied and an effort has to be made to improve the system. The Bench also comprising of Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Rohinton F. Nariman noted that even though fast track courts have been set up …

Akhilesh writes to CJ on setting up fast-track courts
10 years, 9 months ago

Akhilesh writes to CJ on setting up fast-track courts

India TV News  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has requested the Allahabad High Court to give its consent for setting up a fast-track court in every district of the state. The Chief Minister has written a letter to Allahabad High Court Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud in this regard, an official spokesman said here today.In his letter, Akhilesh has mentioned that …

PIL in Bombay HC seeks establishment of more fast-track courts for trying crimes against women
11 years ago

PIL in Bombay HC seeks establishment of more fast-track courts for trying crimes against women

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court today directed the Maharashtra Government to file a reply within a month to a public interest litigation seeking establishment of more fast-track courts for hearing cases related to the crimes against the women.The direction was passed by a Division Bench of the Bombay High Court comprising Justices Abhay Oka and Amjad Sayed in response to a …

PIL in Bombay HC seeks establishment of more fast-track courts for trying crimes against women
11 years ago

PIL in Bombay HC seeks establishment of more fast-track courts for trying crimes against women

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court today directed the Maharashtra Government to file a reply within a month to a public interest litigation seeking establishment of more fast-track courts for hearing cases related to the crimes against the women.The direction was passed by a Division Bench of the Bombay High Court comprising Justices Abhay Oka and Amjad Sayed in response to a …

Gang rape aftermath: Centre pushes for fast track courts
12 years, 2 months ago

Gang rape aftermath: Centre pushes for fast track courts

The Hindu  

In the wake of last month’s gang rape in Delhi, the Law Ministry is pushing for early setting up of fast track courts across the country to try such heinous crimes and civil cases having human dimension and is ready to bear majority of the financial burden involved. “We are adopting a multi-pronged strategy in order to ensure that justice …

Chief Justice urged to set up fast track court: Sheila
12 years, 3 months ago

Chief Justice urged to set up fast track court: Sheila

The Hindu  

Acting swiftly in the matter of gang-rape of a woman in a moving bus in South Delhi, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday spoke to Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Darmar Murugesan and demanded setting up of five special fast track courts to deal with such cases of crime against women. Talking to The Hindu, Ms. Dikshit said, “I …

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