Jharkhand

Ques : Recently which of the following states has decided to set up fast track courts for speedy trial of cases related to witchcraft incidents?

(a) Jharkhand
(b) West Bengal
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Assam

Ans (a)

Related facts

• On January 13, 2016 the government of Jharkhand has decided to set up fast track courts for speedy trial of cases related to witchcraft incidents.
• The fast-track courts will be set up in five districts named as Ranchi, West Singhbhum, Khuti, Palamau and Simdega.
• In Jharkhand, 40 to 50 women are branded as witches on an average every year and killed.
• Since the creation of the state in November 2000, more than 700 women have been killed in this fashion.
• The Jharkhand government formulated an anti-witchcraft law in 2001 and set up a special investigation team to look into these killings.

Reference

http://www.jharkhandstatenews.com/fast-track-courts-to-be-set-up-for-speedy-trial-of-witchcraft-cases/#.VqCf-5p97IU
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/jharkhand-to-set-up-fast-track-courts-for-trial-of-withcraft-116011300015_1.html
http://www.legallyindia.com/bar-bench-litigation/jharkhand-to-set-up-fast-track-courts-for-trying-alleged-murderers-of-women-witches