State Cabinet Approves Five Additional POCSO Fast-Track Courts in West Bengal

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West Bengal will establish five new POCSO fast-track courts, Bringing Total to 67. 

An Overview of the News

• The state currently has 62 POCSO courts and 6 e-POCSO courts.

• Minister of State (Independent Charge) Chandrima Bhattacharya announced the decision at a press conference.

• The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) aims to ensure speedy justice for sexual offences against children.

• The proposal for the new courts was previously submitted by the judicial department and has now been approved by the state cabinet.

• After this addition, there will be a total of 67 POCSO fast-track courts and 6 e-POCSO courts in West Bengal.

About West Bengal

• Neighbouring Countries - Bangladesh borders it in the east, Nepal, and Bhutan in the north.

• Neighbouring States - Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Odisha are joined by its border.

• Capital- Kolkata

• Governor- C. V. Ananda Bose

• Chief Minister- Mamata Banerjee

• Lok Sabha seats- 42

• Rajya Sabha seats- 16