Delhi Govt Notifies The New NIA Special Courts at Rouse Avenue Complex

The Delhi Government has officially notified three new Special Courts at the Rouse Avenue District Courts Complex to handle cases investigated under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, 2008. The decision was taken under Section 22 of the Act following the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.

According to a notification issued on July 7, 2026, by the Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs, the Lieutenant Governor has designated Special Exclusive Court Nos. 04, 05 and 06 at the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex as NIA Special Courts. These courts will have jurisdiction over offences listed in the Schedule of the NIA Act and will conduct trials for cases investigated under the law.

The notification further clarifies that the Additional Sessions Judge-02 Court at Patiala House Courts, which has served as Delhi's designated NIA Special Court since September 12, 2013, will no longer hold that status once the newly notified courts at Rouse Avenue become operational. The transition will take effect after the Delhi High Court issues the necessary posting or transfer orders. The order has been issued by Principal Secretary Reetesh Singh on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

The National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 empowers state governments to establish Special Courts, subject to the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, to ensure the speedy trial of cases investigated by the NIA and other offences specified under the Act. With the latest notification, the designated NIA trial courts in Delhi will now function from the Rouse Avenue District Courts Complex, replacing the earlier arrangement at Patiala House Courts.