Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Odisha Establishes Six Special Courts for SC/ST Atrocity Cases
The Odisha government has set up six new special courts to handle cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
These courts will operate in specific districts to ensure faster trials and reduce the backlog of cases.
The initiative comes after recommendations from the High Court of Orissa and assessments by the State Human Rights Protection Cell.
The government is also considering setting up similar courts in other high-pendency districts.
Odisha government establishes six special courts for SC/ST atrocity cases.
Courts will operate in Bhadrak, Ganjam (Berhampur), Jajpur, Kendrapara, Puri, and Khurda revenue sub-division.
Aim is to ensure speedy trials and reduce pendency in high-caseload areas.
Initiative follows recommendations from the High Court of Orissa and assessments by the State Human Rights Protection Cell.
Government is also evaluating proposals for similar courts in other high-pendency districts.
- Who
- Odisha government
- What
- Established six special courts for SC/ST atrocity cases
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To ensure speedy trials and reduce pendency in high-caseload areas
Government Initiative
Potential Implementation Challenges
Speed and Efficiency
Government Initiative
The government aims to ensure speedy trials and reduce pendency in high-caseload areas.
Potential Implementation Challenges
Implementation challenges may arise, potentially delaying the intended efficiency.
- Number of Courts
- Six
- Jurisdiction
- Bhadrak, Ganjam (Berhampur), Jajpur, Kendrapara, Puri, and Khurda revenue sub-division
- Act
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- Objective
- Speed trial and effective prosecution
- Initiative
- State Human Rights Protection Cell (SHRPC)