Delhi is the first state in the country to have 16 fast-track courts, speedy trial in terrorism and organized crime cases.
Delhi has now become the first state in the country, where 16 dedicated fast-track special courts are being set up for speedy trial of cases under stringent laws like UAPA, NIA Act and MCOCA. These courts will function at the Rouse Avenue Complex and their main objective is to speed up the trial of terrorism accused, professional gangsters and hardened criminals so that they do not get an opportunity to get bail by taking advantage of the delay in the trial.
Why are these courts needed?
According to the report, currently more than 100 cases related to cases like UAPA, NIA and MCOCA are pending in Delhi courts. These include thousands of witnesses and about 500 accused. Due to the regular cases being heard in the present courts, trials often drag on for years, and the result is that the accused seek bail citing delays. The Supreme Court itself had emphasized in September 2025 that it is necessary to establish such special courts, so that the cases of organized crime and terrorism are not delayed and the justice system is not weakened.
Experienced judge will handle the case
Only senior and experienced judges will be appointed in the 16 fast-track special courts to be built in Delhi, who will not be influenced by any external pressure. With the opening of these courts, the burden on the existing courts will be reduced and faster trial of cases of the elderly, weaker sections and other undertrial prisoners will be possible. A source said that these courts will focus only on terrorism, organized crime and tough cases, so that the justice process remains continuous and smooth.
Preparations intensified in Rouse Avenue
In the first week of December, several meetings were held between the Delhi government and the High Court, in which the modalities of fast-track special courts were discussed. The High Court gave in-principle consent to providing judges, while the proposal to build 16 new courtrooms on the seventh floor of the Rouse Avenue Complex was also approved. Along with this, 34 already built digital courtrooms will be prepared with necessary modifications and updates. The committee headed by Justice Jyoti Singh gave green signal to the plan in its meeting on December 9 and directed PWD to complete the work soon. Officials say that efforts are being made to prepare new courtrooms in at least three months.
Supreme Court monitoring and Centre’s support
The Supreme Court has stressed the need to create dedicated courts for serious cases like UAPA, NIA and MCOCA across the country. The Delhi government gave an affidavit to the bench of CJI Surya Kant and assured that 16 special courts are being created in the capital. At the same time, in the meeting chaired by the Home Secretary, the Central Government promised to provide infrastructure assistance to all the states. The Supreme Court will review the matter again in January 2026 and see whether the establishment of special courts in the states is being done in a timely and effective manner.
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