cases relate to the establishment and functioning of
Courts described as Fast Track Courts and, therefore, are disposed of
by this common judgment. The Eleventh ... particular State.
Challenge was made to the Scheme known as the Fast Track Courts
Scheme in various High Courts, primarily on the ground that there
appellants in these appeals were posted
as Additional District Judges, Fast Track Courts. They are direct recruits
from the bar. By the impugned order ... existent posts. On 23/05/2001 when advertisement
was issued, Fast Track Courts Scheme was not in vogue. Some of those
appointed as ADJs, FTCs
India to set up Fast Track
Courts. Challenges were raised in some High Courts to the constitution of
such Fast Track Courts and the matters ... District Courts. Further, 30
Additional District and Sessions Courts were again set up on 17.04.2003
in pursuance of aforesaid powers for Fast Track disposal
Branch for their posting
as ad hoc Additional District Judges against Fast Track Courts. The
relevant portion of the minutes of the meeting dated ... Service for
their posting as ad hoc Additional District Judges against Fast
Track Courts (Sr. Branch).
1. Shri G.R. Purohit, Secretary, Consumer Disputes Redressal
India on 27.3.2001 sanctioned 86 additional
posts to be established as Fast Track Courts. Initially, the Registrar
General, High Court of A.P. recommended ... there would be no permanent addition of courts within
a particular State. The High Courts framed Fast Track Courts Scheme for
employment of retired Judges
were appointed as Fast Track Judges from the Bar in the State
of Tamil Nadu, consequent to creation of Fast Track Courts
under the Eleventh ... Fast
Track Court Scheme was brought in to deal with the
exigency and the appellants were appointed to the
Fast Track courts and continued
Service. A set of ad hoc
District Judges appointed to the Fast Track Courts filed
2
C.A .@ S.L.P(C) No.20990 ... District Judges who were selected to preside over
the Fast Track Courts, prayed for absorption against
regular vacancies. The writ petition was dismissed
first preference for appointment of Judges of the Fast Track Courts is to be given by ad hoc promotions from amongst eligible judicial officers. While ... Superior/Higher Judicial Services.
2. The second preference in appointments to Fast Track Courts shall be given to retired judges who have good service records
victim, providing confidence building measures and prompt & quality investigation.
FAST TRACK COURTS :
24. To deal with the long-standing problem of the huge backlog ... Fast Track) through the Registrar (Fast Track) for perusal and necessary directions. The first such report shall be submitted to the Registrar (Fast Track
Sessions Judges, Fast Track Court
are entitled to be considered for absorption against
regular vacancies. However, their performance in
the Fast Tract Courts must ... which these Fast Track Judges who are appointed at a high pedestal of
Additional District and Sessions Judge in Fast Track Courts can be
absorbed
