Denotification of SPP

## Report on Notification Regarding Special Public Prosecutor Appointment under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, CTCR Division, published in the Gazette of India on April 24, 2025. This notification constitutes an amendment regarding the appointment of a Special Public Prosecutor (Spl. PP) for the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The core purpose of this amendment is to terminate the appointment of Sh. Sourav Chatterjee as Spl. PP, effective June 21, 2024, in cases related to specific NIA case numbers. The report details the background, rationale, and implications of this change, highlighting its impact on the relevant legal proceedings. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a notification related to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as published in the Gazette of India on April 24, 2025. The analysis is based solely on the provided text and focuses on understanding the purpose, key changes, and potential implications of this notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification amends a previous action, specifically S.O. 1631E dated 05.04.2024, which appointed Sh. Sourav Chatterjee as Special Public Prosecutor. * **Core Objective (Inferred):** The primary objective of this specific amendment is to terminate the appointment of a previously designated Special Public Prosecutor. The initial policy objective was to provide legal representation for the NIA in designated cases. This amendment reverses that objective for Sh. Sourav Chatterjee. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Rationale for Amendment:** The text explicitly states that "the Central Government has decided to discontinue the appointment of Sh. Sourav Chatterjee, Spl. PP". This suggests a change in circumstances or a reassessment of the need for his services as Special Public Prosecutor in the designated NIA cases. The specific reason for the discontinuation is not provided within the text. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * This notification specifically terminates the appointment of Sh. Sourav Chatterjee as Special Public Prosecutor. * The original policy (S.O. 1631E dated 05.04.2024) appointed Sh. Sourav Chatterjee as Special Public Prosecutor for NIA Special Court and High Court of Calcutta in relation to cases RC082023NIADLI and RC132023NIADLI. * The *new* rule is that Sh. Sourav Chatterjee's appointment is terminated, effective June 21, 2024. * The *effect* of this change is that Sh. Sourav Chatterjee is no longer authorized to represent the NIA in the listed cases before the NIA Special Court and High Court of Calcutta. This necessitates the appointment of a replacement Special Public Prosecutor for those cases. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which will need to find a replacement Special Public Prosecutor for the affected cases. * The NIA Special Court and High Court of Calcutta, which will need to be informed of the change in legal representation. * Potentially the affected Industry, since a Public Prosecutor is not representing the case anymore. * Sh. Sourav Chatterjee, whose appointment has been terminated. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Home Affairs, CTCR Division, is responsible for issuing this notification. * **Timelines:** The termination of the appointment is effective from June 21, 2024. The NIA needs to act promptly to ensure continued legal representation in the affected cases. * **Procedure:** The Central Government likely followed internal procedures for discontinuing the appointment of a Special Public Prosecutor, as per the NIA Act, 2008 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to replace Sh. Sourav Chatterjee with a different Special Public Prosecutor for the designated NIA cases. The impact of this change is that the NIA will need to ensure a smooth transition in legal representation to avoid any disruption to the ongoing legal proceedings. There may also be potential delays or complications in the affected cases as a result of the change in legal representation. **9. Conclusion:** The notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on April 24, 2025, constitutes an amendment to a previous policy by terminating the appointment of Sh. Sourav Chatterjee as Special Public Prosecutor for specific NIA cases, effective June 21, 2024. This necessitates the appointment of a replacement and highlights the dynamic nature of legal representation in ongoing investigations. While the specific reasons for the termination are not provided in the text, the amendment underscores the Central Government's authority to manage legal representation within the NIA framework.

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