The Union Cabinet has accorded its approval for the continuation of expeditious adjudication through fast-track special courts for an additional three-year term, focusing on the prompt dispensation of justice in cases of sexual offences. Following the enactment of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act in 2018, after the heinous Nirbhayagangrape incident in Delhi, the Central Government undertook the establishment of 1,023 fast-track special courts, encompassing 389 exclusively designated for cases involving violations of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, across 31 states and Union Territories. This pivotal decision assumes paramount significance in light of the escalating incidence of atrocities against women and children. The relentless endeavours of the existing fast-track courts to grapple with such a staggering caseload are indeed commendable. For the accused, there is no avenue for evasion, given the stringent follow-up of cases by respective fast-track courts. Justice is meted out expeditiously, with the perpetrators of these egregious crimes confronted by the full force of the law at the earliest juncture.
The extension of this initiative for another three years stands as a judicious decision, necessitated by the imperative to confront the challenges posed by the burgeoning wave of crimes. With the populace increasing and concomitantly witnessing a surge in legal cases, the expansion of fast-track courts becomes an imperious mandate. The copious disposal of such a magnitude of cases stands as a testament to the pivotal role played by fast-track courts, substantiating their indispensability in the relentless battle against sexual crimes targeting women. The expeditious trial and prompt adjudication emerge as the most potent deterrents. Crimes of such a heinous nature perpetrated against females demand unequivocal condemnation, affording no room for empathy. The expeditious dispensation of justice is not merely a boon for the victim but also a strategic imperative for the nation. The spectre of delayed justice serves as a pernicious catalyst, emboldening malefactors-a peril that must be averted at any cost.
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