Odisha Govt Sets Up Six Special Courts to Speed SC/ST Atrocity Trials

The state government has notified six special courts across Odisha to handle cases of atrocities committed against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The move, announced by the Chief Minister’s office, seeks to reduce delays and ensure swift justice for victims. Each court will focus exclusively on SC/ST related offenses, with judges appointed from the High Court. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the judicial response to communal violence and protect vulnerable communities.