Delhi HC transfers special judge assigned to paper leak cases a week after taking charge
The Delhi High Court has transferred Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga from a newly established fast-track court for paper leak cases to an NIA court handling terrorism cases. Judge Ajay Gupta has been appointed to replace her as part of a broader judicial reshuffle.
Why it matters
The frequent changes in judicial personnel for high-profile cases like the NEET paper leak can impact the speed and continuity of legal proceedings regarding public examination integrity.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has transferred Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga, who was appointed last month to head the designated fast-track court for paper leak cases, as part of a reshuffle involving 138 judicial officers.Judge Baliga was appointed after the Delhi High Court, on July 23, designated a special court to hear criminal cases related to paper leaks and other unfair practices in public examinations, as cited by PTI.Baliga had spent just over a week at the designated paper leak court after assuming charge on July 25.
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