Jharkhand exits FTSC scheme, leaving zero functional fast track courts
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 court efficiency and infrastructure. 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 was launched in October 2019 and temporarily extended up to 30.09.2026.
- Total central funds released under the FTSC Scheme since inception amount to ₹1,259.51 crore.
- In 2025, 1,43,936 cases were registered, 66,500 disposed, and 2,45,579 were pending.
- Recruitment of judicial officers and staff is the responsibility of State/UT Governments and High Courts.
- 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).
- Jharkhand has decided to exit the FTSC Scheme as per a letter dated 07.07.2025.
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Parliamentary Q&A
24.07.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Fast Track and POCSO Courts |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q100 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 24.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |