Bihar to Establish 100 Fast Track Courts for Speedy Justice
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced on Saturday (July 4, 2026) that the state will set up 100 Fast Track Courts (FTCs) to expedite the resolution of criminal cases. He made the announcement while addressing a two-day state-level conference on 'New Criminal Laws' in Bodh Gaya.
Mr. Choudhary emphasized that the state's judiciary, police, and administration bear the major responsibility of delivering justice to a population of over 14 crores, which constitutes approximately 10% of India's total population.
'Bihar has always been defined by the ethos of development with justice. The 100 fast-track courts would be established to ensure the speedy disposal of crime-related cases. Work proceeds effectively when the judiciary and the executive act as partners. Justice becomes truly meaningful only when public trust in the judicial system is strengthened; this requires better coordination among the judiciary, the police, and the executive,' Mr. Choudhary said.
The Chief Minister called for regular coordination meetings between the government and the judiciary to enhance the effectiveness of investigation, prosecution, and judicial processes. He asserted that implementing the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) with a citizen-centric approach is essential.
Mr. Choudhary noted that effective implementation of these new laws requires maximum use of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He added that modern technology will play a crucial role in crime control, surveillance, and ensuring speedy justice.
The Chief Minister mentioned that the state government is providing police stations with modern resources, including CCTV systems, digital tools, and scientific investigation facilities. Through the '112' emergency service, police currently reach the scene of an incident in an average of 10 minutes, with a target set to reduce this to 7–8 minutes.
He affirmed that the government will provide all necessary resources to further strengthen speedy trials, fast-track courts, and the time-bound justice system.
'Through the collective efforts of the judiciary, police, and administration, the proper use of modern technology, and the effective implementation of the new criminal laws, the rule of law in Bihar will be further strengthened, enabling the state to achieve new milestones in development, prosperity, and good governance,' Mr. Choudhary said.
The conference was also addressed by Supreme Court Judges Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Patna High Court Chief Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, and Chairman of the Bihar Judicial Academy Justice Rajiv Ranjan Prasad.
The event was jointly organised by the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) and the Bihar Judicial Academy, focusing on the effective and uniform implementation of the new laws across the state and strengthening mutual coordination within the justice delivery system.
