This gazette notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi specifies the powers and functions of various prosecution officers within the legal system.
It outlines the responsibilities of the Director of Prosecution, Deputy Director of Prosecution (at both State and District levels), and Assistant Director of Prosecution.
The notification defines the types of cases each officer is responsible for, based on the severity of the punishment associated with the offense.
Key Changes
The Director of Prosecution is responsible for scrutinizing chargesheets/police reports for offenses punishable by more than 10 years.
The Director of Prosecution also has the power to examine/scrutinize any charge sheet/police report as a supervisory officer.
The Deputy Director of Prosecution (State Level) monitors cases with punishments between 7 and 10 years, and reviews acquittal and discharge reports, recommending appeals to the High Court.
The Deputy Director of Prosecution (District Level) is in charge of the district and monitors cases with punishments between 7 and 10 years, ensuring their speedy resolution.
The Assistant Director of Prosecution handles cases with punishments less than 7 years.
The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
This notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (11) of Section 20 of The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023), read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification bearing No. S.O.2506 (E) dated 28th June, 2024.
Impact Analysis
Impact on Prosecution Officers
The increased focus on monitoring and expeditious disposal of cases could increase workload on these officers.
Impact on Judiciary
The High Court may see an increase in appeals from the State as a result of the Deputy Director's function.
Impact on Citizens
The notification may indirectly increase public confidence in the legal system.
Suggested Action Items
The government should monitor the impact of this notification on case disposal rates and make necessary adjustments.
Key Entities Referenced
Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: The Indian code of criminal procedure, which is the basis for this notification. Specifically section 20 sub-section 11 is referenced.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The central government ministry that issued the initial notification (S.O.2506 (E) dated 28th June, 2024) that this gazette refers to.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The government entity issuing this notification, specifically through the Lieutenant Governor.
Director of Prosecution: The highest-ranking prosecution officer in Delhi, responsible for supervising cases with punishments over 10 years.
Deputy Director of Prosecution (State Level): A prosecution officer responsible for monitoring cases with punishments between 7 and 10 years and handling appeals at the state level.
Deputy Director of Prosecution (District Level): A prosecution officer responsible for monitoring cases with punishments between 7 and 10 years at the district level.
Assistant Director of Prosecution: A prosecution officer responsible for cases with punishments less than 7 years.
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भाग IV
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HOME DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 3rd January, 2024
F. 11/14/H-DOP/2024/03-13.—In exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (11) of Section 20 of The
Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023) read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs
Notification bearing No. S.O.2506 (E) dated 28th June, 2024 and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to specify the powers and functions of Director of
Prosecution, Deputy Director of Prosecution (both at State Level as well as District Level) and Assistant Director of
Prosecution as under:-
1. The Director of Prosecution shall scrutinize chargesheet/police reports in respect of the offences punishable
for more than 10 years through the Prosecuting Officers working under his control. Further, as a supervisory
officer, he may examine/ scrutinize any charge sheet/Police Reports in respect of any offence.
2. The Deputy Director of Prosecution (at State-Level) besides assisting the Director of Prosecution in his
official administrative functioning shall monitor the trial of cases in which offence are punishable for seven
years or more but less than ten years for ensuring their expeditious disposal and examine the acquittal and
discharge reports and order against the State, submitted to him with the recommendation to file appeal and
revision in the High Court and take the decision in that regard, as per mandate of Law.
3. The Deputy Director of Prosecution (at District Level) shall be the incharge of the District & shall examine
and scrutinize the chargesheet and monitor the cases in which offences are punishable for seven years or
more, but less than ten years with the assistance of the Prosecuting Officers, for ensuring their expeditious
disposal and shall also be responsible for all the proceedings in respect of the offences mentioned above.
4. The Assistant Director of Prosecution shall scrutinize the charge sheets/police reports with the assistance of
Prosecutor, pertaining to all cases wherein the punishment is less than 7 years and shall be responsible for all
the proceedings in respect of such cases.
This notification shall come into force with effect from the date of its publication in Official Gazette.
By Order in the Name of the Lt. Governor of
the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
YASH PAL, Dy Secy.
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