Chambers of Ishaan Garg
Ch. No. 217, Western Wing, District & Sessions Court, Tis Hazari, New Delhi, Delhi 110054
+91 8851742417, +91 8800386163
Fast-track Courts
Purpose
Established to address the backlog of criminal cases, especially heinous crimes against women and children.
Challenges:
Resource limitations, inefficient investigations, insufficient staff, and limited scope of jurisdiction.
Performance
Despite initial increase in functional courts, many states struggle to maintain them due to financial and administrative constraints.
Need for Reform:
States must prioritize their operation, ensure necessary resources, improve investigations, and leverage technology.
Visual Summary Analysis
Chart 1:
Shows the increasing burden on the judiciary due to the rising number of criminal cases.
Chart 2:
Indicates the initial enthusiasm but subsequent decline in the establishment and maintenance of fast-track courts.
Chart 3:
Depicts the uneven distribution of functional courts across different states, highlighting the disparity in access to justice.