Government Extends Fast Track Special Courts Scheme to Combat Rising Incidents of Rape
By Khritish Swargiary In a recent parliamentary session, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, addressed critical questions concerning the establishment of district rape courts, relief measures for victims, and the alarming rise in rape cases across India. The Honorable Minister responded to queries posed by Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, shedding light on the government's initiatives and the current state of affairs regarding rape cases. Establishment of District Rape Courts Acknowledging the pressing need for swift justice in rape cases, Minister Meghwal highlighted the implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for setting up Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) and exclusive POCSO (e-POCSO