Delhi High Court notifies designated court to deal with criminal cases arising from exam paper leaks
The Delhi High Court has designated a specific fast-track court to handle criminal cases related to public examination paper leaks. This decision follows a directive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure swift justice for offenses under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Why it matters
This move addresses widespread student protests and concerns regarding the integrity of national examinations in India.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 23, 2026) notified a designated court to deal with criminal cases arising from paper leaks as well as the use of other unfair means in public examinations.
The move comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on Thursday (July 23) that fast-track courts would be set up to swiftly deal with cases of paper leaks.
In a notification, the High Court administration said judicial officer Anu Grover Baliga's court shall function as a "Specially Designated Fast Track Court" to try offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 and connected offences, from immediate effect.
The special court will function from the Rouse Avenue Court Complex.
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