Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice has announced that 775 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including 398 special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012) courts, are operational across 29 states and Union Territories as of April 30, 2026. Launched in October 2019, the centrally sponsored FTSC scheme was initially aimed at expediting trials and disposal of cases under the POCSO Act and related heinous crimes. The scheme, which has been extended twice, has now been temporarily prolonged until September 2026 to ensure continued judicial efficiency. According to official data, while 81,471 cases were registered in 2023, 88,902 in 2024, and 1,43,936 in 2025, the disposal rate has fluctuated, with 76,319 cases resolved in 2023 and 85,595 in 2024, though only 66,500 were disposed of in 2025 against rising pendency from 2,02,175 in 2023 to 2,45,579 in 2025. Funded under a 60:40 or 90:10 cost-sharing model between the Centre and states/UTs, ₹1,259.51 crore has been released since inception, with ₹4,519.47 crore allocated under the 15th Finance Commission for judicial infrastructure development.
This initiative holds significant relevance for Bank PO, SSC, and RBI Grade B aspirants, particularly in the Polity & Governance segment. For competitive exams, understanding the Centre-state financial dynamics—such as the 60:40 or 90:10 funding pattern—can be crucial for questions on fiscal federalism or government schemes. Additionally, awareness of judicial reforms, including the role of FTSCs in addressing pendency under the POCSO Act, aligns with current affairs themes often tested in descriptive papers or interviews. The scheme’s extension and funding details also reflect broader governance priorities, making it a potential case study for questions on public administration, constitutional provisions (e.g., Article 233, 234), and inter-governmental coordination.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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