{"id":114798,"date":"2026-07-23T18:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T12:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=114798"},"modified":"2026-07-23T18:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T12:33:15","slug":"fast-track-special-courts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/fast-track-special-courts\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), Scheme, Procedure, Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs)<\/b> are dedicated courts created to ensure the speedy trial of rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cases. They were introduced to reduce delays in the criminal justice system and provide faster justice to survivors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These courts function under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and receive financial support through the Nirbhaya Fund. Over the years, FTSCs have significantly improved the disposal of sensitive criminal cases and strengthened access to timely justice across India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are Fast Track Special Courts in News?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Fast Track Special Courts<\/b> have returned to public discussion after Nationwide Protests in 2026 demanding stronger action against examination paper leaks and education reforms. During the protests led by the <\/span>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)<\/b> and <\/span>Students<\/b>, <\/span>Prime Minister<\/b><\/a> of India <\/span>Narendra Modi<\/b><\/a> announced that <\/span>fast track courts<\/b> would be established to ensure speedy prosecution of those involved in paper leak cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, protest groups and opposition parties argued that faster trials alone cannot solve the root causes of recurring paper leaks and continued demanding broader reforms, including accountability in the <\/span>education system<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs)?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Fast Track Special Courts are specialized judicial courts for the faster disposal of pending cases. It was primarily established for disposal of serious criminal cases involving rape and offences under the <\/span>Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act<\/b><\/a>. They operate under the centrally sponsored <\/span>Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme<\/b> implemented by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fast Track Court Scheme 2019<\/b><\/h2>\n

The major highlighting features of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme has been listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n