India, Sept. 24 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that the Delhi government has cleared a plan to establish 53 new fast-track special courts to expedite the trial and disposal of cases involving crimes against women and children.

At present, the Capital has 16 such courts functioning on an ad-hoc basis. These will now be converted into permanent courts, taking the total number of dedicated fast-track courts to 53, officials said.

"We want to ensure that victims are not forced to wait for years to receive justice. This move will not only guarantee timely justice but will also strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of women's empowerment and a safe India. With this decision, women in Delhi will now be able to mo...