Meghwal questions WB govt over special courts for crimes against women

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday questioned the West Bengal government for establishing fast track special courts in only five to six districts to deliver swift justice for crimes against women.

He said only recently, the state has sent fresh proposals to set up such courts in more districts.

Talking to reporters here on the sidelines of an event, the minister said the rape-murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata was shameful.

He said mistakes have been pointed out in the action taken after the incident, which even was tardy.

"Matter came to the Supreme Court. Then (West Bengal Chief Minister) Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter about the need for fast track courts. The scheme (for fast track special courts) already exists," he pointed out.

He said except for five-six districts, the courts were not set up (in West Bengal).

"Now their proposals have been received for some districts. People of Bengal, doctors across the country are agitated about the incident.

"The attitude o