The Cabinet approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) until March 2026.32 Over the next three years, the scheme will have a total outlay of Rs 1,952 crore with the central share being Rs 1,207 crore and the state share being Rs 745 crore.
The central share will be funded from the Nirbhaya Fund. FTSCs were implemented to provided dedicated court machinery to victims of sexual crimes.
The Scheme commenced in October 2019 and was extended until March 2023.32 Expected outcomes of the scheme include: (i) reduced burden of cases, (ii) significantly decreased pending cases of rape and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and (iii) prompt access to justice for victims of sexual crimes through expedited trials.
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