Fast-track courts insufficient, former judge warns on child abuse cases

A former judge named Rajani Dubey says that special courts meant to speed up child‑abuse cases are not working well.

She thinks judges can say harsh words when crimes are very bad, but they should stay within the law.

The courts are slow because there are not enough judges, investigations take a long time, and there aren’t enough lab tools.

Even though the law says the worst crimes can get the death penalty, many people are not punished quickly, so the law doesn’t scare criminals.

The Supreme Court wants to add a rule that lets teenagers who are close in age not be punished as harshly, but Dubey says this rule must be very careful.

She says the police should file reports fast and investigate quickly, and the courts should finish trials soon.

The goal is to make sure children feel safe to report abuse and that the law works well.

The judge also says that when the child’s family knows the accused, it can be harder for the child to speak out.

She wants the system to be fair and fast so justice can be done.