"Do Fast Track Courts Work?" panel discussion at Godrej Auditorium, WWF, 172-B Lodhi Estate > 11:30am to 1pm on 29th August 2014

Time : 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Registration from 11.00 AM) Add to Calendar 29-08-2014 11:30:00 29-08-2014 13:00:00 68 "Do Fast Track Courts Work?" panel discussion Event Page : http://goo.gl/KuNqls Godrej Auditorium, WWF, 172-B Lodhi Estate, New Delhi – 110003 DD/MM/YYYY

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis), but prior registration requested. For free registration, send in your confirmation to samarth.pathak@anantacentre.in

Venue : WWF India Auditorium, 172-B Lodhi Estate, New Delhi – 110003
Landmark : Next to India International Centre

Venue Info : www.wwfindia.org | Map | Nearest Metro Stations - 'Khan Market(Vilolet Line)' & 'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)'
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description : "Do Fast Track Courts Work?" panel discussion.

The Supreme Court of India’s recent rejection of a proposal to fast track criminal cases against parliamentarians has disappointed many advocates of judicial reform. Though the Court has asked for an alternative plan to speed up the entire criminal justice system, the question on the table is how effective are fast-track courts (FTCs), and whether they are viable. Supporters assert that FTCs facilitate quick dispensation of justice, thereby reducing the massive backlog of cases in an overburdened judiciary. On the other hand, critics argue that in the bid for speedy disposal of cases, justice is often a casualty.

In this context, Ananta Aspen Centre is organizing a public discussion on “Do Fast Track Courts Work?” with a panel of eminent experts to explore how Fast Track Courts can transform India's judicial system.

Speakers :
Mr. Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Mr. Maneesh Chhibber, Senior Editor (Legal Affairs), Indian Express
Ms. Karuna Nundy, Advocate, Supreme Court of India        


Chair : Dr. S.Y. Quraishi, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India (Invited)

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