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Central Government's important decision for women's safety.
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Approval for expansion of 850 fasttrack courts across the country.
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Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
New Delhi : The central government has taken an important decision to speed up the justice process in cases of sexual violence against women and children. The Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the expansion and strengthening of 850 fast track courts across the country. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gave this information after the cabinet meeting.
The main objective of this decision is to speed up disposal of cases related to rape and sexual exploitation of children. These special courts also hear cases under the POCSO Act. The government believes that expansion of special courts will speed up disposal of pending cases and help victims get justice in time. According to data from the Ministry of Law and Justice, a total of 775 special fast track courts were functioning in 29 states and union territories of the country as on 30 April 2026.
Meanwhile, according to the data of the Ministry of Law and Justice, a total of 775 fast track special courts were functioning in 29 states and Union Territories of the country. Now that the expansion and strengthening of these courts have been approved, an important step has been taken towards capacity building of the judiciary. The new courts are expected to help expedite disposal of pending cases related to rape and child sexual abuse. This decision is considered important especially in terms of safety of women and children.
FAQ
1. What important decision has the central government taken?
Expansion and strengthening of 850 Fasttrack Special Courts across the country has been approved.
2. What is the main purpose of this decision?
To provide timely justice to victims by expeditious disposal of cases of sexual violence against women and children.
3. Which cases will be heard in these courts?
Cases related to rape, abuse of women and sexual exploitation of children will be heard.