PM's Fast-Track Court Plan Revives Debate on Justice Delays

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to set up fast-track courts for exam paper leak cases has reignited debate over their effectiveness. The Delhi High Court constituted a fast-track court under the 2024 Act, but experts warn that courts often reallocate judges rather than expand capacity, shifting backlog elsewhere. The Union Law Ministry reported nearly 2.45 lakh pending cases in Fast-Track Special Courts, with a case clearance rate below 100% in 2025, underscoring systemic constraints.