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## Report on Government of India Notifications Regarding Special Public Prosecutors for NIA Cases **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes two notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, CTCR Division, Government of India, both dated June 20, 2025, regarding the appointment of Special Public Prosecutors for cases under the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The first notification appoints Shri Sachin C. as a Special Public Prosecutor for specific NIA cases in Karnataka. The second notification appoints Shri Madhav Khurana as Special Public Prosecutor for a specific NIA case in Delhi, superseding a previous notification. Both appointments are for a period of three years or until the completion of the trial, whichever is earlier. These notifications aim to ensure effective prosecution of NIA cases by providing dedicated legal representation. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of two notifications published in the Gazette of India on June 20, 2025, concerning the appointment of Special Public Prosecutors for cases being handled by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The analysis is based solely on the information presented within the provided text of the notifications. **3. Policy Overview:** The notifications are issued under the authority of subsection 1 of section 15 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (34 of 2008), read with subsection 8 of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). * **Core Objectives (Inferred):** The core objective is to appoint legal professionals (Advocates) as Special Public Prosecutors to conduct trials and handle related legal matters on behalf of the National Investigation Agency before NIA Special Courts and High Courts. This facilitates the efficient and effective prosecution of NIA cases. **4. Background and Rationale:** * The appointment of Special Public Prosecutors is a mechanism to provide specialized legal expertise to NIA cases. * The second notification, concerning Shri Madhav Khurana, specifically supersedes a previous notification (S.O. 3196E, dated August 7, 2024). This suggests a need to replace or re-appoint a Special Public Prosecutor for the specified NIA case. The rationale for the supersession is not explicitly stated but likely relates to changes in the legal representation needed for the case. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the provisions of both notifications. * **Notification 1 (Shri Sachin C.):** * **New Rule/Provision:** Shri Sachin C. is appointed as a Special Public Prosecutor. * **Effect of Change:** Shri Sachin C. is now the designated legal representative for NIA cases RC042020NIADLI, RC462022NIADLI, RC472022NIADLI, RC032023NIABLR and RC012024NIABLR. He will represent the NIA before the NIA Special Courts, Bengaluru and High Court for these cases. * **Notification 2 (Shri Madhav Khurana):** * **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** This notification supersedes a previous notification (S.O. 3196E, dated August 7, 2024), indicating a change in the appointed Special Public Prosecutor for the specified case. * **New Rule/Provision:** Shri Madhav Khurana is appointed as a Special Public Prosecutor *in supersession of* the prior notification. * **Difference / Effect of Change:** Shri Madhav Khurana replaces the previous Special Public Prosecutor (appointed under S.O. 3196E) for NIA case RC372020NIADLI. He will now represent the NIA before the NIA Special Court and High Court, Delhi, for this case. The supersession clause explicitly states that actions taken *before* this supersession remain valid. Both appointments are for a period of three years from the date of publication (June 20, 2025) or until the completion of the trial of the said case, whichever is earlier. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these notifications include: * **The Appointed Advocates:** Shri Sachin C. and Shri Madhav Khurana. * **The National Investigation Agency (NIA):** As the beneficiary of the legal representation. * **The NIA Special Courts and High Courts (Bengaluru and Delhi):** Where the cases will be tried. * **Individuals and entities involved in the specified NIA cases:** As the legal proceedings will be conducted with the appointed Special Public Prosecutors. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Home Affairs, CTCR Division, is responsible for issuing the notifications. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the implementing body that will work directly with the appointed Special Public Prosecutors. * **Timelines:** Each appointment is valid for a period of three years from June 20, 2025, or until the completion of the trial of the specified case, whichever is earlier. * **Specific to the Amendment (Notification 2):** The supersession clause preserves the validity of actions taken under the previous notification before the appointment of Shri Khurana. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **Notification 1:** The appointment of Shri Sachin C. aims to ensure that the specified NIA cases in Karnataka are effectively prosecuted with dedicated legal expertise. * **Notification 2:** The appointment of Shri Madhav Khurana, replacing the previous appointee, aims to ensure continued effective prosecution of NIA case RC372020NIADLI. The impact of the change will depend on the specific reasons for the supersession, which are not detailed in the provided text, but it ensures ongoing legal representation for the case. **9. Conclusion:** The two notifications analyzed in this report demonstrate the government's commitment to ensuring effective legal representation for the National Investigation Agency in handling sensitive cases. The appointment of Shri Sachin C. and Shri Madhav Khurana as Special Public Prosecutors, including the supersession of a prior notification in the latter case, highlights the dynamic nature of legal appointments in response to the needs of ongoing investigations and trials. These appointments are crucial for the fair and efficient administration of justice in matters concerning national security.

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