India’s first dedicated courtroom for Scheduled Castes cases:
The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has inaugurated a separate courtroom exclusively for handling cases concerning the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. This facility is the first of its kind under any state‑level Scheduled Castes Commission in India. The initiative is designed to ensure faster hearings, more timely case disposal, and enhanced efficiency in the Commission’s functioning.The new courtroom has been set up with modern amenities and infrastructure to streamline proceedings. The Commission’s Chairperson, Jasvir Singh Garhi, emphasized that this facility will enable faster access to justice for SC complainants and help uphold their rights and dignity. An Online Court System is also planned to be introduced soon, allowing complainants to appear virtually—thus saving travel, time and expense for those from remote areas.
