**Executive Summary**
On July 10, 2026, the Government of NCT of Delhi issued a notification appointing Sh. Akhand Pratap Singh, Advocate, as a Special Public Prosecutor for Case FIR No. 91/2021. The appointment, made under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, authorizes representation before the Delhi High Court and the briefing of Supreme Court counsel. The notification establishes a comprehensive fee structure for legal services ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per activity.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Appointment and Legal Authority**
* **Appointee:** Sh. Akhand Pratap Singh, Advocate, is designated as the Special Public Prosecutor.
* **Legal Basis:** The appointment is made in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
* **Approval:** Issued with the approval of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, GNCT of Delhi.
**Scope of Representation**
* **Case Reference:** FIR No. 91/2021, PS Special Cell, Delhi.
* **Relevant Acts:** The case involves charges under sections 3/4 of the MCOC Act, 4/5 of the Explosive Substance Act, and 25 of the Arms Act.
* **Jurisdiction:** Representation is required before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, including briefing the Counsel of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India as necessary.
**Fee Structure and Compensation**
* **Hearing Fees:** Rs. 50,000 per effective hearing and Rs. 25,000 per non-effective hearing.
* **Support Staff:** An appearance fee of Rs. 10,000 is set for an associate/junior (Samridhi Dobhal).
* **Drafting Fees:** Rs. 1,00,000 for drafting Petitions, Criminal Revisions, or Appeals; Rs. 25,000 for drafting applications or replies.
* **Consultation:** Rs. 20,000 per conference or consultation.
* **Administrative Costs:** Clerkage is set at 10% of the total bill amount.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sh. Akhand Pratap Singh (Advocate)**
**Impact**
He is formally tasked with representing the State in high-stakes criminal proceedings and briefing senior counsel for the Supreme Court.
**Action Required**
Must represent the State in the Delhi High Court and manage briefing requirements for Case FIR No. 91/2021.
**Government of NCT of Delhi / Delhi Police**
**Impact**
The State is responsible for the remuneration of the Special Public Prosecutor according to the proposed fee structure dated February 19, 2026.
**Action Required**
The Home (DOP) Department and Delhi Police must ensure budget allocation and processing of legal fees and clerkage as per the specified schedule.
**Judiciary (Delhi High Court and Supreme Court)**
**Impact**
The courts are formally notified of the State's designated representative for the specified matter.
**Action Required**
Recognize Sh. Akhand Pratap Singh as the authorized Special Public Prosecutor for proceedings related to FIR No. 91/2021.
Key Entities Referenced
Sh. Akhand Pratap Singh: Advocate appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor to represent the State in Case FIR No. 91/2021.
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: The primary legislation under which the Competent Authority exercised powers to appoint the Special Public Prosecutor.
Home (DOP) Department: The department of the Government of NCT of Delhi responsible for issuing the notification and determining the fee structure.
MCOC Act, Explosive Substance Act, and Arms Act: The specific criminal statutes governing the charges in the case for which the prosecutor was appointed.
High Court of Delhi: The judicial body where the appointed Special Public Prosecutor is primarily tasked to represent the State.
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HOME (DOP) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 10th July, 2026
No. F. 11/20/H-DOP/2026/530-543.— 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. Akhand Pratap
Singh, Advocate as Special Public Prosecutor to represent the State before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and to
brief the Counsel of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, as and when required in Case FIR No. 91/2021 U/s 3/4
MCOC Act, 4/5 Explosive Substance Act and 25 Arms Act, PS Special Cell, Delhi on the following fee structure as
proposed by Delhi Police vide their letter dated 19.02.2026:-
S. No. Detail of work Proposed Fee
1 Appearance fee per effective hearing Rs. 50,000/-
2 Appearance fee non-effective hearing Rs. 25,000/-
3 Appearance fee for associate/junior (Samridhi Dobhal Enrol. No. 6472/2020. Rs. 10,000/-
4 Conference/consultation fee (per conference) Rs. 20,000/-
5 Drafting Petition, Criminal Revision, Appeal, etc. Rs. 1,00,000/-
6 Drafting fee per application Rs. 25,000/-
7 Drafting reply to application, etc Rs. 25,000/-
8 Clerkage 10% of the 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. Secretary (Home-DOP)
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