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Delhi Expands Rouse Avenue Special Courts to Include Cases Against Former MPs and MLAs

LG V K Saxena approved the WCD proposal to speed trials of child‑offence cases involving ex‑legislators.

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Overview

  • The three designated courts at Rouse Avenue will now hear POCSO and CPCR cases against former MPs and MLAs in addition to sitting lawmakers.
  • Courts named in the order are Special Judge (PC Act) (CBI)-09, CBI-23 and CBI-24 at the Rouse Avenue Court Complex.
  • The move operates under Section 28 of the POCSO Act and Section 25 of the CPCR Act, with the proposal vetted by the Delhi Law Department.
  • These three courts function in addition to eight existing courts already notified for offences against children and child‑rights violations.
  • The July 2023 setup followed a 2020 Delhi High Court direction, and officials note the previous AAP government delayed notification for over three years.