Saralnama22 new anti-corruption courts will open in 18 districts of Uttar Pradesh., the state government approved an anti-corruption court for Agra. It will hear cases from Agra, Mainpuri, Firozabad, and Mathura. Previously, people had to travel to Meerut for such cases. The new court will save time and government money. It will handle corruption cases involving politicians, officers, police, and revenue departments. The move aims to speed up pending cases. Agra already has a vigilance police station and anti-corruption unit. They receive over 100 corruption complaints yearly. Most cases involve education, revenue, and municipal departments. The new court will allow faster hearings and actions against the guilty. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 12:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 22 new anti-corruption courts will open in 18 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- On 16 Oct, the state government approved an anti-corruption court for Agra
- It will hear cases from Agra, Mainpuri, Firozabad, and Mathura