Rouse Avenue Courts Complex
| Rouse Avenue Courts Complex | |
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Interactive map of the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex area | |
General information | |
| Type | Court complex |
| Location | DDU Marg, New Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28°37′55″N 77°14′04″E / 28.6320°N 77.2344°E |
| Inaugurated | 8 April 2019 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Goonmeet Singh Chauhan |
Rouse Avenue District Court, also known as Rouse Avenue Courts Complex, is a court complex in New Delhi, India, housing several special district courts subordinate to the Delhi High Court. It primarily hears cases involving corruption, economic offenses, crimes of lawmakers (MPs/MLAs), organised crimes, terrorism, drug-related crimes, labour disputes, and offences related to public examinations.
The Central Delhi Court Bar Association (CDCBA), the official bar association of the complex, describes the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex as "a hub for high-profile cases, handling matters of exceptional significance".
History
The building, named Rouse Avenue District Court, was established on 8 April 2019 in DDU Marg, New Delhi. This eight storeyed earthquake-resistant building housed 42 courtrooms (at that time) and a basement with parking facility for 800 vehicles. It received a four-star rating in green certification. The complex was inaugurated by the then chief justice of the Delhi High Court, Rajendra Menon.[1] The building was designed by architect Goonmeet Singh Chauhan.[2]
Then additional sessions judge (ASJ) and special judge O. P. Saini was appointed as the first judge in-charge of the court complex.[3] The initially assigned cases were Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the labour/industrial matters of NCT Delhi.[1]
Special courts
Before its major expansion in 2026, the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex primarily heard cases involving incumbent and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), as well as corruption and economic offences investigated by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).[4] The building also houses labour courts.[5] In 2026, 16 new courtrooms were constructed. In July, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification transferring courts trying offences investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from the Patiala House Courts Complex to three newly designated "special exclusive courts" in the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex.[4]
In August 2026, 14 additional "special exclusive courts" were inaugurated. These comprised six courts for cases under the National Investigation Agency Act (NIA Act) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), three courts for cases under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOC Act), four courts for cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act), and one specially designated "fast track court" for offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act and related offences.[6] During the inauguration, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that "special exclusive courts" were intended to "enable judges to develop subject-matter expertise, ensure uninterrupted hearings, and encourage more effective case management".[7]
Awards
In July 2019, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) awarded the building second prize in the "Best Completed Projects (Office)" category.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Rouse Avenue Court" (PDF). Delhi High Court. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ TNN (9 April 2019). "Rouse Avenue court complex opens today". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "O P Saini posted as judge in-charge of new Rouse Avenue Court complex". Business Standard. ANI. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- 1 2 Sur, Arnabjit (27 July 2026). "Centre designates three Rouse Avenue courts exclusively for NIA trial cases". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "Six judges to take charge of Special Exclusive NIA Court at Rouse Avenue". ANI News. 1 August 2026. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ Thapliyal, Nupur (3 August 2026). "CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Special Courts For UAPA, NDPS Cases And Fast-Track Court For NEET Paper Leak Cases In Delhi". Livelaw.in. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ Jha, Prashant (3 August 2026). "14 special courts established in Delhi's Rouse Avenue to deal with paper leak, NIA, UAPA, NDPS and MCOCA cases". Bar and Bench. Retrieved 4 August 2026.