This gazette notification announces the withdrawal of the appointment of Mr. Zoheb Hussain as a Special Public Prosecutor.
The withdrawal is related to a specific case, FIR No. 179/2018, registered at the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police.
Mr. Hussain was initially appointed to represent the State in the trial court for this case.
Key Changes
The appointment of Mr. Zoheb Hussain as Special Public Prosecutor is withdrawn.
The initial appointment was made vide Notification No. F. 8/177/2023/HP-II/3444-3457 dated 06.10.2023.
The request for withdrawal came from Delhi Police via their letter dated 10.09.2024.
The case pertains to FIR No. 179/2018 under sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 476, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at P.S. EOW, Delhi.
Impact Analysis
Impact on the Prosecution
The Delhi Police and the prosecution team will need to coordinate for a smooth transition of the case to the new prosecutor.
Impact on the Accused
The accused's legal team will need to be prepared for any changes in the prosecution's strategy.
Impact on the Judiciary
The judiciary will also need to ensure that the change does not lead to any undue delays in the case.
Suggested Action Items
The judiciary should be informed of the change and the timelines for the new prosecutor to get acquainted with the case.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 2023, which empowers the government to appoint and withdraw public prosecutors.
Delhi Police: The law enforcement agency that requested the withdrawal of the Special Public Prosecutor.
Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Delhi: The police station where FIR No. 179/2018 is registered.
Sh. Zoheb Hussain, Advocate: The advocate whose appointment as Special Public Prosecutor has been withdrawn.
Lieutenant Governor, GNCT of Delhi: The approving authority for the withdrawal of the Special Public Prosecutor.
FIR No. 179/2018: The specific case related to sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 476, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at P.S. EOW, Delhi.
Notification No. F. 8/177/2023/HP-II/3444-3457 dated 06.10.2023: The notification by which Mr. Zoheb Hussain was initially appointed as Special Public Prosecutor.
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NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 29th October, 2024
No. F. 8/177/2023/HP-II/3345-3358.—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 withdraw the appointment of
Sh. Zoheb Hussain, Advocate as Special Public Prosecutor issued vide Notification No. F. 8/177/2023/HP-II/3444-
3457 dated 06.10.2023 to represent the State in Trial Court in case FIR No. 179/2018
u/s 419/420/467/468/471/476/120-B IPC, P.S. EOW, Delhi as requested by Delhi Police vide their letter dated
10.09.2024.
This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, GNCT of Delhi.
By Order and In the Name of the Lt. Governor
of The National Capital Territory of Delhi,
RAJAN BHATNAGAR, Dy. Secy.
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