**Executive Summary**
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi issued a notification on August 4, 2026, appointing Sh. Irfan Ahmed (Retired Additional Public Prosecutor) as a Special Public Prosecutor. He is tasked with representing the State in 15 cases related to the 2008 Delhi Serial Blasts before the Trial Court. The notification outlines a specific fee structure for legal services and administrative costs effective from the date of the order.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Appointment and Authority**
* **Appointee:** Sh. Irfan Ahmed, Retired Additional Public Prosecutor.
* **Legal Basis:** Appointment made under sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
* **Jurisdiction:** Authorized to represent the 'State' in the Hon'ble Trial Court.
* **Scope:** Specifically covers 15 cases related to the Delhi Serial Blast 2008 and others.
**Approved Fee Structure**
* **Appearance Fees:** Rs. 10,000 per date for both "Effective" and "Non-Effective" appearances.
* **Drafting Fees:** Rs. 15,000 for drafting petitions, applications, replies, or written arguments.
* **Administrative Expenses:** Clerkage is set at 10% of the total bill amount.
**Administrative Approval**
* The appointment follows a proposal by the Delhi Police dated July 9, 2026.
* The notification was issued with the formal approval of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, GNCT of Delhi.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sh. Irfan Ahmed (Special Public Prosecutor)**
**Impact**
He is formally designated as the legal representative for the State in high-profile serial blast cases with a pre-defined compensation model.
**Action Required**
Must represent the State in the specified 15 cases and submit billing invoices according to the approved fee schedule.
**Delhi Police / Home (DOP) Department**
**Impact**
These departments are responsible for the logistical and financial oversight of the legal representation for these cases.
**Action Required**
Must coordinate with the appointed Special Public Prosecutor and ensure the processing of payments based on the notified rates.
**The Trial Court**
**Impact**
The court is officially informed of the authorized legal counsel representing the State for the 2008 Delhi Serial Blast proceedings.
**Action Required**
Recognize Sh. Irfan Ahmed as the Special Public Prosecutor for the relevant case filings and hearings.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: The legal act under which the Special Public Prosecutor is appointed, specifically citing powers conferred by sub-section (8) of section 18.
Sh. Irfan Ahmed: A retired Additional Public Prosecutor appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor to represent the State in the Trial Court.
Delhi Serial Blast 2008: The specific set of 15 criminal cases for which the legal representation and fee structure have been designated.
Home (DOP) Department, GNCT of Delhi: The primary department of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi that issued the notification and oversees the appointment.
Delhi Police: The law enforcement agency that proposed the fee structure for the Special Public Prosecutor's services.
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NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 4th August, 2026
F. No. 11/49/H-DOP/2026/670-683.—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. Irfan Ahmed,
Additional Public Prosecutor (Retired) as Special Public Prosecutor to represent the 'State' in the Hon'ble Trial Court,
in 15 cases related Delhi Serial Blast 2008 & Ors on the following fee structure as proposed by Delhi Police vide
their letter dated 09.07.2026:—
Detail of work Proposed fee
Appearance- per date Effective Rs. 10,000/
Appearance-per data non-Effective. Rs. 10,000/
Drafting Petition/Application/Reply/Written Argument etc. Rs. 15,000/-
Clerkage 10% of total bill amount.
This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, GNCT of Delhi.
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
Of The National Capital Territory of Delhi,
L. K. GAUTAM, Dy. Secy. (Home-DOP)
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