Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Government Establishes Three New NIA Courts to Expedite Anti-Terror Trials
The government has created three special courts to handle certain anti-terrorism cases.
These courts are in Visakhapatnam, Jaipur and Patna.
They will hear cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency.
The courts will focus on scheduled offences, including cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The goal is to finish these cases more quickly.
The government had earlier told the Supreme Court that every state and Union territory should have a dedicated NIA court.
States with more than 10 pending cases could receive additional courts.
Each court will get money for buildings, technology, vehicles and staff.
The government has established three new special National Investigation Agency courts in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar.
The designated courts are in Visakhapatnam, Jaipur and Patna, respectively.
They will exclusively try scheduled offences investigated by the National Investigation Agency, including state-wise cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The move follows the Centre’s stated plan to create dedicated NIA courts in every state and Union territory.
Each exclusive court is to receive Rs 1 crore for one-time costs and Rs 1 crore annually for recurring expenses.
- Who
- The Central Government, in consultation with the Chief Justices of the high courts of Rajasthan, Patna and Andhra Pradesh, established the courts.
- What
- Three special National Investigation Agency courts were designated for anti-terror cases.
- When
- The report does not specify the notification date; it references a December 16, 2025 Supreme Court submission and a February status report.
- Where
- The courts are located in Jaipur, Patna and Visakhapatnam, serving Rajasthan, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, respectively.
- Why
- To speed up trials and improve the disposal of anti-terror cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency.
- Number of new courts
- Three
- Court locations
- Jaipur, Patna and Visakhapatnam
- States covered
- Rajasthan, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh
- Case jurisdiction
- Scheduled offences investigated by the National Investigation Agency, including state-wise Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act matters
- One-time funding
- Rs 1 crore per exclusive special court
- Annual recurring funding
- Rs 1 crore per exclusive special court
- Planned expansion
- A dedicated National Investigation Agency court in every state and Union territory, with additional courts where more than 10 cases are pending