Jharkhand exits FTSC Scheme, leaving 0 functional courts in state

The question asked the Ministry of Law and Justice to provide details on the number of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) and exclusive POCSO Courts, case statistics, funds released, and measures taken to improve disposal rates and address vacancies. The Ministry of Law and Justice provided the official response.

Asked by: Shri Rajkumar Chahar and Shri Janardan Mishra; Answered by: Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Law and Justice.

• As of 30.04.2026, 775 FTSCs (including 398 exclusive POCSO Courts) were functional in 29 States/UTs.
• The FTSC Scheme, launched in October 2019, has been temporarily extended up to 30th September 2026.
• In 2025, 1,43,936 cases were registered, 66,500 were disposed of, and 2,45,579 were pending as on 31st December 2025.
• A total of ₹1259.51 crore has been released to States/UTs under the FTSC Scheme since its inception.
• Funds are released on a 60:40 or 90:10 Central-State sharing pattern to cover salaries of one Judicial Officer and 7 support staff per court, plus a Flexi Grant.
• Recruitment of judges and staff is the responsibility of State/UT Governments and High Courts, not the Union Government.
• Infrastructure development is primarily the responsibility of State/UT Governments, though the Union provides financial assistance via a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (₹4,519.47 crore provided during the XV Finance Commission cycle).

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