Which of the following statements about the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme is incorrect?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is FTSCs have jurisdiction only over cases registered after the establishment of the court and cannot try pending cases.
Explanation:
☛ Statement (C) is incorrect because Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) are empowered to deal with both pending and newly registered cases of rape and offences under the POCSO Act.
☛ The main objective of establishing FTSCs is to drastically reduce the huge backlog of pending sexual offence cases.
☛ Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs): Set up primarily to expedite the trial and disposal of cases relating to sexual offences against women and children under the Indian Penal Code (now BNS) and the POCSO Act, 2012.
☛ Financial Assistance: The scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) where the central share of funding is provided through the Nirbhaya Fund.
☛ Dedicated Personnel: The scheme provides for dedicated judicial officers, public prosecutors, and support staff to ensure swift delivery of justice without procedural delays.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ The FTSC Scheme was launched in October 2019 following the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018.
☛ The scheme is administered by the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice.
☛ The Union Cabinet extended the scheme till 31st March 2026 with an outlay of ₹1,957.22 crore.
☛ Under the scheme, exclusive POCSO Courts are established in districts where the number of pending POCSO cases exceeds 100.
☛ The standard disposal target is set at 41 to 42 cases per quarter or around 165 cases per year per court.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which year was the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) scheme launched in India? → October 2019
☛ Which central fund provides financial assistance for the implementation of the FTSC scheme? → Nirbhaya Fund
☛ Which nodal Union Ministry oversees the Fast Track Special Courts scheme? → Ministry of Law and Justice
☛ Exclusive POCSO courts are set up in districts having how many pending POCSO cases? → More than 100 cases
☛ The POCSO Act was originally enacted in which year? → 2012