Delhi HC overturns transfer of 2020 riots case judge

India Jun 20, 2025

The Delhi High Court has decided not to transfer Special Judge Sameer Bajpai, who's been handling the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
The move comes because switching judges now would have meant redoing a lot of arguments and could slow things down—right when the case is at a crucial stage.

Why the court wants continuity in this case

Judge Bajpai was one of over 130 judges shuffled around in May, but the court wants him to stay on this case for continuity.
By keeping him in charge, the trial can keep moving forward smoothly without starting over, which is especially important since so many people are watching how this unfolds.