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SC directs Centre, States to set up POCSO courts on top-priority basis
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday has directed the Central government and all state governments to set up special courts to try POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases on a top-priority basis.
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Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme for Fast Track
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The government's unwavering priority towards ensuring the safety and security of women and children is evident through several initiatives, such as the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' programme. Incidents involving the rape of girls and women have deeply impacted the nation.
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HC grants time to Centre, Delhi Govt on PIL to declare Hindi as language f
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The plea sought direction from the court to declare Hindi as the language for recording depositions by Criminal courts in Delhi including POCSO courts and the Juvenile Justice Boards and to amend the Delhi District Courts Establishment Rules, 2012, to include Hindi typewriting skills as an e
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733 Fast Track Special Courts including 413 exclusive POCSO Courts operati
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A total of 733 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) including 413 exclusive POCSO courts are operationalized in 28 States/UTs which have disposed of a total of more than 1,24,000 cases since the inception of the scheme and 1,93,814 cases are pending as on October 31, 2022, said nion Minister of
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Union Cabinet approves continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Courts for
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for two years from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023.
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SC directs Centre to set up special courts in districts with over 100 POCS
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to fund and set up within 60 days exclusive courts in every district where 100 or more cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are pending.
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SC directs Centre to fund, set up special POCSO courts
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to fund and set up exclusive courts in every district where 100 or more cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are pending.
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