Govt to Set Up 5 Fast-Track Courts to Deal With Crime Against Women: Min

The Odisha government will soon set up five fast-track courts in the state to take up cases concerning crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, said Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Saturday.

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Speaking at the 43rd annual conference of Medico Legal Society of Odisha (MLSO) organised at Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here, he said these fast-track courts will dispose of cases within a period of one month to provide justice to women who are suffering. "Five fast-track courts will be set up in the first phase only to deal with women-related cases. Later, steps will be taken to establish such courts in all 314 blocks in Odisha," the minister added.