Delhi HC Designates Special Judge Anu Baliga For Fast-Paper Leak Trials

Published 23 July 2026 · local

Delhi HC Designates Special Judge Anu Baliga For Fast-Paper Leak Trials Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 23:28 IST The Delhi High Court has

Delhi HC Designates Special Judge Anu Baliga For Fast-Paper Leak Trials Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 23:28 IST The Delhi High Court has set up a special fast-track court to hear paper leak and public examination malpractice cases, appointing Judge Anu Grover Baliga as its presiding judge. NEET Paper Leak Case The Delhi High Court has designated Judge Anu Grover Baliga as the Special Judge of a newly created fast-track court to exclusively hear criminal cases related to paper leaks and the use of unfair means in public examinations. According to an order issued on July 23, Justice Baliga has been transferred from her current posting as Judge-in-Mediation at the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre to preside over the special court at the Rouse Avenue Court Complex with immediate effect.

The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of examination integrity following recent paper leak controversies and is aimed at ensuring the speedy trial of such cases. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered How will this fast-track court impact paper leak cases? Fast-track courts will expedite trials for paper leak and public examination malpractice cases by prioritizing them, using dedicated judges, and adhering to fixed timelines for disposal, as opposed to cases entering the general criminal docket where trials can be lengthy. What types of public examinations are covered by this court? The Delhi High Court has established a special fast-track court to exclusively hear criminal cases related to paper leaks and the use of unfair means in public examinations.

These courts will handle offenses under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. Could this model be adopted by other Indian states? The Centre plans to ask states and high courts to establish fast-track courts for cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to ensure speedy trials for paper leak and examination malpractice cases. About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can... Read More First Published: July 23, 2026, 23:28 IST News india Delhi HC Designates Special Judge Anu Baliga For Fast-Paper Leak Trials Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.