Established under a Central Government scheme with financial assistance to states

Dedicated to hearing cases related to sexual offenses and offenses under the POCSO Act

Aim to dispose of cases within a specified timeframe, typically within one year

Staffed with trained judicial officers and support staff

Employ special procedures to expedite trials, such as day-to-day hearings and limited adjournments

Monitor the progress of cases and identify bottlenecks in the trial process

Coordinate with other stakeholders, including police, prosecutors, and child welfare committees

Funded by the Nirbhaya Fund, which was created to support initiatives for women's safety

Number of FTSCs varies across states, depending on the caseload and availability of resources

Face challenges such as shortage of judges, infrastructure, and trained personnel

Established under a Central Government scheme with financial assistance to states

Dedicated to hearing cases related to sexual offenses and offenses under the POCSO Act

Aim to dispose of cases within a specified timeframe, typically within one year

Staffed with trained judicial officers and support staff

Employ special procedures to expedite trials, such as day-to-day hearings and limited adjournments

Monitor the progress of cases and identify bottlenecks in the trial process

Coordinate with other stakeholders, including police, prosecutors, and child welfare committees

Funded by the Nirbhaya Fund, which was created to support initiatives for women's safety

Number of FTSCs varies across states, depending on the caseload and availability of resources

Face challenges such as shortage of judges, infrastructure, and trained personnel