The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases will now be heard by Special Judge Ajay Gupta after the Delhi High Court transferred Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga as part of a sweeping reshuffle in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service. The administrative exercise, which covers the transfer and posting of 138 judicial officers, has also led to changes across several designated special courts handling sensitive matters. The reassignment marks a procedural change in one of the country’s most closely watched criminal proceedings, with the special fast-track court continuing to hear cases registered under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Delhi HC reshuffle brings change in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases
The Delhi High Court’s latest notification has placed Special Judge Ajay Gupta in charge of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases, replacing Judge Anu Grover Baliga, who had been presiding over the matter since the constitution of the Special Fast-Track Court.
The reshuffle extends beyond the examination-related cases. The High Court has reassigned judges across multiple specialised courts dealing with matters under the National Investigation Agency Act, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the NDPS Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.
While the change is administrative in nature, it comes at a crucial stage as investigations and judicial proceedings in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases continue to attract nationwide attention.
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Ajay Gupta to continue proceedings before special fast-track court
The Special Fast-Track Court was established to exclusively hear offences registered under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The legislation was enacted to ensure speedy adjudication of examination fraud cases, including the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases.
With the transfer taking effect, Judge Ajay Gupta will now oversee all pending proceedings connected to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases. Court records, evidence and applications filed before the previous judge are expected to continue without affecting the status of the trial.
Legal experts note that such transfers are part of routine judicial administration and do not alter the substance of ongoing proceedings.
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Judicial transfers are part of a routine administrative exercise
The Delhi High Court periodically carries out transfers within the Delhi Higher Judicial Service to streamline judicial administration and improve case management. The latest exercise includes several judges posted to courts dealing with complex criminal matters.
The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases remain among the most significant matters before the Special Fast-Track Court because of their wider impact on the country’s examination system and public confidence in competitive recruitment.
The transfer of the presiding judge does not affect the investigation or prosecution of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases, with proceedings set to continue before the newly assigned court.