**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Home (DOP) Department of Delhi on May 25, 2026, announces the appointment of Advocate Sh. Suraj Rathi as Special Public Prosecutor for the State. The appointment covers specific legal matters related to P.S. Paharganj (CC No. 687/2010 & 82/2015) before the Trial Court and the High Court of Delhi. The document establishes a formalized fee structure for legal services effective from the date of the notification.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Appointment and Authority**
* The appointment is made under the powers conferred by sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
* Sh. Suraj Rathi, Advocate, is designated as the Special Public Prosecutor to represent the State.
* **Jurisdiction and Scope**
* The appointee will represent the State before the Learned Trial Court and the Honorable High Court of Delhi.
* The scope is limited to matters involving CC No. 687/2010 & 82/2015, originating from P.S. Paharganj, Delhi.
* **Approved Fee Structure**
* **Appearance Fee:** Rs. 55,000 per hearing.
* **Conference Fee:** Rs. 25,000 per conference.
* **Drafting Fee:** Rs. 35,000 per application.
* **Reply Fee:** Rs. 25,000 per application.
* **Clerkage:** 10% of the total bill amount.
* **Administrative Approval**
* The fee structure follows a proposal by the Delhi Police dated February 6, 2026.
* The notification was issued with the formal approval of the Honorable Lieutenant Governor, GNCT of Delhi.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Sh. Suraj Rathi, Advocate**
**Impact**
He is officially vested with the authority to act as the Special Public Prosecutor for the specified state cases and is entitled to the prescribed financial remuneration for his services.
**Action Required**
Must provide legal representation for the State in the Trial Court and High Court and submit billings in accordance with the specified fee schedule.
**Stakeholder: Delhi Police**
**Impact**
Their internal proposal for the appointment and fee structure has been officially ratified by the government.
**Action Required**
Must collaborate with the appointed Special Public Prosecutor on the relevant cases (CC No. 687/2010 & 82/2015).
**Stakeholder: Government of NCT of Delhi (Home Department)**
**Impact**
The department is responsible for the formalization of this legal representation and the subsequent financial obligations.
**Action Required**
Administrative staff must ensure the processing of payments and maintain records of the proceedings as per the Lieutenant Governor's approval.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: The primary law under which the Competent Authority exercised powers (specifically Section 18) to appoint a Special Public Prosecutor.
Sh. Suraj Rathi: The advocate appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor to represent the State in specific legal matters before the Trial Court and the High Court of Delhi.
Home (DOP) Department, GNCT of Delhi: The issuing government department responsible for the notification of the appointment and the determination of the professional fee structure.
P. S. Paharganj, Delhi: The specific police station jurisdiction associated with the criminal cases for which the Special Public Prosecutor was appointed.
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HOME (DOP) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 25th May, 2026
F. No. 11/15/H-DOP/2026/347-359.— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (8) of
section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Competent Authority is pleased to appoint Sh.
Suraj Rathi, Advocate as Special Public Prosecutor to represent the State before the Ld. Trial Court as well as
Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the matter of CC No. 687/2010 & 82/2015, P. S. Paharganj, Delhi on the
following fee structure as proposed by Delhi Police vide their letter dated 06.02.2026:-
Detail of work Proposed fee
Appearance per hearing Rs. 55,000/-
Conference fee (per conference) Rs. 25,000/-
Drafting fee per application. Rs. 35,000/-
Reply of application Rs. 25,000/-
Clerkage 10% of the total bill amount.
This issues with the approval of Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, GNCT of Delhi.
L. K. GAUTAM, Dy. Secy. (HOME-DOP)
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