The Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has appointed Sh. Rakesh Mehta, Additional Public Prosecutor (Retired), as a Special Public Prosecutor.
He will represent the Delhi Government in the case “State of Telangana vs Gulab Kothari & Ors.” (CT Case no. 65/2019) pending before the Trial Court, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi. This case was transferred from the State of Telangana to the Government of NCT of Delhi.
Key Changes
Appointment of Sh. Rakesh Mehta as Special Public Prosecutor for CT Case no. 65/2019.
The case, titled “State of Telangana vs Gulab Kothari & Ors.,” was transferred from Telangana to Delhi.
The notification specifies that the fees, terms, and conditions of the appointment will be determined later.
Impact Analysis
Government of NCT of Delhi
The Home Department (Police-II) is responsible for implementing the notification.
Sh. Rakesh Mehta
Responsible for representing the Government of NCT of Delhi in the case before the Patiala House Courts.
Patiala House Courts, New Delhi
The court proceedings for CT Case no. 65/2019 will proceed with the appointed prosecutor representing one of the parties.
Accused (Gulab Kothari & Ors.)
The change in jurisdiction and prosecutor may have implications for the legal strategy and defense.
Suggested Action Items
The Patiala House Courts should be informed about the appointment of the Special Public Prosecutor.
Key Entities Referenced
Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs: The notification references Notification No. 11011/2/74-UTL (i) dated 20th March, 1974, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, which provides the basis for the powers exercised in this appointment.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: Section 24(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) provides the legal basis for the appointment of the Special Public Prosecutor.
Sh. Rakesh Mehta: Appointed as Special Public Prosecutor. He is a retired Additional Public Prosecutor.
State of Telangana: The state from which the case “State of Telangana vs Gulab Kothari & Ors.” was transferred.
Gulab Kothari & Ors.: The accused in the case CT Case no. 65/2019, “State of Telangana vs Gulab Kothari & Ors.”
Patiala House Courts, New Delhi: The Trial Court where the case is currently pending and where Sh. Rakesh Mehta will represent the Government of NCT of Delhi.
Lieutenant Governor, National Capital Territory of Delhi: The appointment is issued with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
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HOME (POLICE-II) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 19th December, 2023
F. No. 8/163/2023/HP-II/4141-4154.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (8) of section 24 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs
Notification No. 11011/2/74-UTL (i) dated the 20th March, 1974, the Competent Authority, is pleased to appoint Sh.
Rakesh Mehta, Addl. PP (Retired), as Special Public Prosecutor to represent the case pending before the Ld. Trial
Court, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi, in the matter titled as “State of Telangana vs Gulab Kothari & Ors.” bearing
CT. Case no. 65/2019 being the transferred case from State of Telangana to Govt. of NCT of Delhi. The fee, terms &
conditions will be settled in due course.
This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, GNCT of Delhi.
By Order and in the Name of Lieutenant Governor,
National Capital Territory of Delhi,
RAJAN BHATNAGAR, Dy. Secretary (Home-II)
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