809,546 virtual hearings conducted through e-courts, 263 cases disposed under POSCO Act
WAJAHAT SHABIR
SRINAGAR: In Jammu and Kashmir, 11,204 cases have been taken up in e-Lok Adalats, of which 7866 have been disposed of.
The information was revealed by the Minister of Law and Justice in Rajya Sabha.
Since 2020, 11,204 cases have been taken up in e-Lok Adalats in Jammu and Kashmir, out of which 7,866 cases have been successfully disposed of. This includes 2,281 pre-litigation cases, 1,575 of which were disposed of, and 8,923 pending cases in courts, of which 6,291 were resolved. However, as of December 2024, there are no Permanent Lok Adalats (PLAs) functioning in Jammu and Kashmir, the minister informed.
The minister further informed that as of December 31, 2024, Jammu and Kashmir had eight functional Fast Track Courts (FTCs) established to ensure the speedy disposal of cases. Additionally, there are four Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), two of which are exclusively designated for the Protection of Children from sexual offenses (POCSO) cases.
Since the inception of the FTSC scheme, these courts have collectively disposed of 263 cases, including 112 cases related to rape and 151 cases under the POCSO Act. These courts play a crucial role in expediting justice, particularly for sensitive cases, and enhancing the judicial system’s efficiency in the region, the minister informed.
It was further revealed that as of December 31, 2024, Jammu and Kashmir had made significant progress under the e-Courts Mission Mode Project. A total of 809,546 virtual hearings have been conducted through videoconferencing in the region’s High Courts and district courts. Additionally, the Rules of Video Conferencing have been fully implemented in both the High Courts and district courts.
Regarding the prison system, 13 out of 14 jails in Jammu and Kashmir have been equipped with videoconferencing facilities, enabling remote court hearings and reducing delays for under-trial prisoners. The minister stated that these advancements contribute to faster case resolution and improved judicial efficiency in the region.
