Fast-Track Court

Definition

Designated court (often Fast Track Special Court, FTSC) set up under the 2019 scheme to dispose POCSO and rape cases within stipulated timelines.

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Sexual Offences: Medicolegal Importance and AmendmentsDesignated court (often Fast Track Special Court, FTSC) set up under the 2019 scheme to dispose POCSO and rape cases within stipulated timelines.