Central Government has taken several steps to support infrastructure, strengthen digital case-management systems and monitoring mechanisms in FAST TRACK SPECIAL COURTS

**Executive Summary** The Central Government has taken several steps to support infrastructure, strengthen digital case-management systems, and monitoring mechanisms in Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) in Uttar Pradesh. These steps include the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for judicial infrastructure development and the implementation of the e-Courts Project Phase-III. The Hon'ble Minister of Law & Justice has requested timely action and strict compliance with timelines under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)** * The CSS supports states in building court halls, residential units, lawyers' halls, toilet complexes, and digital computer rooms for District and Subordinate Courts, including FTSCs. * Total central assistance of Rs. 1,756.41 crore has been provided to Uttar Pradesh since the scheme's inception (as of 31.12.2025), with Rs. 1,205.11 crore provided since FY 2014-15. * Uttar Pradesh has 2,923 court halls as of 31.12.2025. * **e-Courts Project Phase-III** * The Government of India is implementing e-Courts Project Phase-III to strengthen digital case management. * Case Information Software (CIS) 4.0 has been implemented in all court complexes. * The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) provides public access to case information. * Electronic case management tools like the eCourts Services Mobile App and the JustIS Mobile App are operational, with 3,54,86,435 and 22,090 downloads respectively as of 31.12.2025. * Digital Courts 2.1 is under pilot implementation to enable paperless courts. * An AI-based tool, Legal Research Analysis Assistant (LegRAA), has been developed for judicial research and analysis. * **Strengthening Functioning of FTSCs** * Regular review meetings are held via Video Conferencing with the States/UTs and the High Courts. * The Minister of Law & Justice has written to Chief Ministers and Chief Justices regarding timely action and strict compliance with timelines under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. * The performance of FTSCs is a regular agenda item in Inter-State Zonal Council meetings. **Impact Analysis** **State Governments / Union Territories** * **Impact:** Expected to utilize the CSS for infrastructure development and participate in review meetings. Expected to adopt digital case management tools. * **Action Required:** To use funds for court infrastucture development, engage in review meetings via Video Conferencing, implement the e-Courts Project Phase-III, and ensure compliance with timelines under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. **High Courts** * **Impact:** Involved in the e-Courts Project Phase-III implementation and review meetings. * **Action Required:** Coordinate with the eCommittee of the Supreme Court, implement e-Courts Project Phase-III, and ensure compliance with timelines under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. **Judicial Officers** * **Impact:** Will use upgraded digital tools (CIS 4.0, JustIS Mobile App, Digital Courts 2.1, LegRAA) to manage cases and conduct research. * **Action Required:** Adopt and utilize the provided digital tools in daily operations. **Lawyers and Litigants** * **Impact:** Increased access to case information through NJDG and the eCourts Services Mobile App. * **Action Required:** Utilize the available online resources and mobile applications to access case information and updates.

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