Delhi govt designates 3 new NIA special courts at Rouse Avenue
New Delhi, July 16
The Delhi Government has designated three courts at the Rouse Avenue District Courts Complex as Special Courts for trying cases investigated under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008.
The move has been made under Section 22 of the NIA Act on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
As per a notification issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs on July 7, 2026, the Lieutenant Governor has notified Special Exclusive Court Nos. 04, 05 and 06 at the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex as Special Courts to hear offences covered under the Schedule to the NIA Act.
These courts will try cases relating to any or all of the scheduled offences under the Act.
The notification also states that the Additional Sessions Judge-02 Court at Patiala House Courts, which had been functioning as the designated NIA Special Court since September 12, 2013, will cease to be a Special Court once the newly designated courts at Rouse Avenue become operational through posting or transfer orders issued by the Delhi High Court.
The notification has been issued by Principal Secretary Reetesh Singh in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, allows State Governments to designate Special Courts, with the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the High Court, for the speedy trial of offences investigated by the NIA and other scheduled offences. With this notification, the designated NIA trial courts in Delhi will now function from the Rouse Avenue District Courts Complex instead of Patiala House Courts.
— ANI
Reader Comments
But why only three courts? With so many cases pending, we need more special courts across the country. NIA's workload is huge. 😕
Makes sense to consolidate NIA courts at one location. Patiala House was getting too crowded. But I hope this doesn't cause delays in other cases being heard there.
Finally some administrative reform! NIA is doing important work in counter-terrorism. Dedicated courts will help in faster trials. Kudos to Delhi government and L-G for this notification. 🇮🇳
I've seen how slow Indian courts can be. Let's hope this actually leads to faster justice rather than just shifting the problem elsewhere. Actions speak louder than notifications.
This is step in right direction. NIA cases are sensitive and need special attention. I just wish they had done this earlier. Better late than never. 😊
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