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Fast Track Special Courts

Government of India · ongoing · since 2019

Fast Track Special Courts is a Government of India scheme dating from 2019; its current status is ongoing. Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) for speedy trial of rape and POCSO cases across all states/UTs. Reduced average pendency in such cases significantly.

↗ Official source — doj.gov.in

Status
ongoing
Started
2019
Budget / outlay
₹1,952.23 crore for 2023–26 (₹1,207.24 crore central share from Nirbhaya Fund) · Cabinet, PIB Nov 2023
Reach
Govt. reported: 775 FTSCs, incl. 398 exclusive POCSO courts, functional in 29 States/UTs (as of 30 Apr 2026) · PIB Jul 2026
Target
Extended to 31 Mar 2026; temporarily extended up to 30 Sep 2026 (PIB Jul 2026)
Run by
Government of India
Official source
doj.gov.in
Last verified
Sep 2026

Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing

Fast Track Special Courts
Ongoing
Budget₹1,952.23 crore for 2023–26 (₹1,207.24 crore central share from Nirbhaya Fund) · Cabinet, PIB Nov 2023
ReachGovt. reported: 775 FTSCs, incl. 398 exclusive POCSO courts, functional in 29 States/UTs (as of 30 Apr 2026) · PIB Jul 2026
TargetExtended to 31 Mar 2026; temporarily extended up to 30 Sep 2026 (PIB Jul 2026)
Since 2019 · Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) for speedy trial of rape and POCSO cases across all states/UTs. Reduced average pendency in such cases significantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fast Track Special Courts?

Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) for speedy trial of rape and POCSO cases across all states/UTs. Reduced average pendency in such cases significantly.

What is the official website of Fast Track Special Courts?

The official source for Fast Track Special Courts is doj.gov.in.

When did Fast Track Special Courts start?

Fast Track Special Courts dates from 2019.

What is the current status of Fast Track Special Courts?

Fast Track Special Courts is ongoing, with a target of Extended to 31 Mar 2026; temporarily extended up to 30 Sep 2026 (PIB Jul 2026).

What is the budget of Fast Track Special Courts?

₹1,952.23 crore for 2023–26 (₹1,207.24 crore central share from Nirbhaya Fund) · Cabinet, PIB Nov 2023

How many people has Fast Track Special Courts reached?

Govt. reported: 775 FTSCs, incl. 398 exclusive POCSO courts, functional in 29 States/UTs (as of 30 Apr 2026) · PIB Jul 2026

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