Bhubaneswar, May 9 -- In a major step aimed at strengthening women's safety and improving justice delivery, the Odisha government is considering the establishment of seven women's fast-track courts across the state, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced today.
The Minister also said that five dedicated cyber courts are being planned to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime and ensure speedy justice in technology-related offences.
Addressing a workshop on "Demographic Transition and Legal Systems: Preparing for an Emerging Human Future," jointly organised by the state Law Department and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Harichandan said the government is preparing a comprehensive roadmap focused not only on economic pro...