Patna: Bihar may soon see a significant boost in its judicial infrastructure as a proposal to establish 100 new fast-track courts has been submitted to the state government. The move is aimed at ensuring faster trials in pending criminal cases, particularly serious offences such as murder, robbery, and dacoity.
Speaking at a press briefing in Patna, Director General of Police Vinay Kumar said the proposal underscores the administration’s focus on reducing the backlog of criminal cases through judicial efficiency. “Fast-track courts had proven highly effective in the past, especially until 2011, when a considerable number of cases were resolved,” he noted.
The DGP also highlighted that efforts are underway to strengthen law enforcement across multiple fronts. The process of confiscating illegally acquired property of identified criminals has intensified. According to him, 1,172 criminals have been marked for asset seizure, and in 188 cases, formal proposals have been sent to courts. Four confiscation orders have already been approved.
Vinay Kumar emphasized that even a single murder is unacceptable in a civilised society. While approximately 4,000 murder cases were recorded in 2004, the number fell to around 2,400 in 2024—a decline the DGP attributed to improved policing and ongoing reforms.
In addition to expediting justice, the department is cracking down on corruption within its own ranks. Over two dozen officers have been caught by the vigilance department, and a policy of zero tolerance continues to guide internal investigations.
