Chhattisgarh CM asks Chief Justice of HC to notify fast track courts for sexual crimes

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said there is an urgent need for prompt consideration for the victims of sexual crimes to get speedy justice and exemplary punishment for the accused.

Published on: Oct 13, 2020, 12:48:48 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has written a letter to Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court PR Ramchandra Menon requesting him to notify fast track courts in all the districts for speedy hearing and disposal of cases of sexual offences.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that sexual offences against women and children are a matter of grave concern in the country and need immediate attention. (PTI)

Baghel in his letter on Monday said that sexual offences against women and children are a matter of grave concern in the country and need immediate attention.

“Despite the fact that adequate laws have been made on the above subject these kinds of heinous crimes are not decreasing in number. Additionally, delayed justice is also a matter of concern,” he wrote.

The CM said that in cases of sexual offences against women and children, there’s an urgent need for prompt consideration for the victims to get speedy justice and exemplary punishment for the accused. “It is our responsibility to ensure that,” the letter said.

Baghel also said that the required number of fast track courts for cases related to sexual offences should be notified in all the districts of the state for which the time period and time limit of hearing of such cases will be prescribed.

The state government has affirmed that it will provide all necessary cooperation in the matter.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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