Notification of Special Public Prosecutor for NIA cases

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Home Affairs, via notification dated June 10, 2026, has appointed Shri Ravishankar T. P., Advocate, as the Special Public Prosecutor for a specific National Investigation Agency (NIA) case. The appointment is effective for the duration of the trial in case No. RC-34/2020/NIA/DLI at the NIA Special Court, Bengaluru. This mandate remains valid until the completion of the trial or based on the NIA’s satisfaction with the prosecutor's performance. **Key Points / Main Content** **Appointment and Jurisdiction** * Shri Ravishankar T. P., Advocate, is designated as the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for the National Investigation Agency. * The SPP is authorized to conduct the trial and handle related matters for NIA case No. RC-34/2020/NIA/DLI. * Legal proceedings will take place before the NIA Special Court located in Bengaluru. **Legal Authority** * The appointment is exercised under the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 15 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008. * It is further supported by sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. **Duration and Conditions of Service** * The term of the appointment extends until the trial of the specified case is completed. * The appointment is subject to the NIA's satisfaction with the performance of the SPP; it may terminate earlier if performance requirements are not met. **Impact Analysis** **Shri Ravishankar T. P. (Advocate)** **Impact** He is officially authorized to represent the NIA as a Special Public Prosecutor in a specific criminal trial. **Action Required** Must conduct the trial and manage all related legal matters for case No. RC-34/2020/NIA/DLI before the Bengaluru Special Court. **National Investigation Agency (NIA)** **Impact** The agency secures dedicated legal representation for the prosecution of case No. RC-34/2020/NIA/DLI. **Action Required** Monitor the performance of the appointed SPP and oversee the progress of the trial until its completion. **NIA Special Court, Bengaluru** **Impact** The court is formally notified of the authorized legal counsel representing the prosecution in the specified case. **Action Required** Recognize Shri Ravishankar T. P. as the Special Public Prosecutor for the proceedings of the mentioned case.

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