**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on July 10, 2026, announces the appointment of Advocate Sh. Ashish Dutta as a Special Public Prosecutor. The appointment is made under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, specifically for four criminal cases investigated by the Crime Branch. The document details the authorized fee structure for legal services rendered in these specific FIRs.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Appointment Authority and Legal Basis**
* The appointment is authorized under sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
* The notification is issued with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
* **Scope of Legal Representation**
* The Special Public Prosecutor will represent the state in FIR Nos. 337/2025 and 338/2025 (P.S. Crime Branch).
* The mandate includes FIR No. 21/2026 (PS Palam Village) and FIR No. 734/2025 (PS Kalindi Kunj), both of which were investigated by the Crime Branch.
* **Approved Fee Structure**
* **Appearance Fee:** Rs. 15,500 per appearance before the Trial Court.
* **Conference:** Rs. 10,000.
* **Drafting:** Rs. 25,000 for drafting replies and applications.
* **Bail Matters:** Rs. 25,000 for handling bail matters at the Trial Court.
* **Clerkage:** Set at 10% of the professional fees.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sh. Ashish Dutta (Advocate)**
* **Impact:** He is officially designated as the Special Public Prosecutor for specific high-profile or specialized cases investigated by the Crime Branch.
* **Action Required:** Perform the duties of the Special Public Prosecutor, including court appearances and drafting, and bill for services according to the prescribed fee schedule.
**Delhi Police / Crime Branch**
* **Impact:** The prosecution of the specified FIRs is now assigned to a designated legal expert rather than a general prosecutor.
* **Action Required:** Coordinate with the appointed Special Public Prosecutor for case management and facilitate fee payments as per the proposed structure.
**Judicial System / Trial Courts**
* **Impact:** The courts handling the listed FIRs are notified of the authorized legal representation for the state.
* **Action Required:** Formally recognize Sh. Ashish Dutta as the Special Public Prosecutor in the proceedings of FIR Nos. 337/2025, 338/2025, 21/2026, and 734/2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: The central legislation under which the Special Public Prosecutor is appointed as per the powers conferred by Section 18(8).
Sh. Ashish Dutta: The advocate appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor to represent the state in specific criminal cases (FIRs) investigated by the Crime Branch.
Home (DOP) Department, GNCT of Delhi: The primary administrative department of the Delhi government responsible for issuing the notification and managing legal appointments.
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi: The constitutional authority whose approval was required for the appointment and the proposed fee structure of the Special Public Prosecutor.
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HOME (DOP) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 10th July, 2026
No. F. 11/37/H-DOP/2026/558-570.— 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. Ashish Dutta,
Advocate as Special Public Prosecutor, in the FIRs No. 337/2025 & 338/2025 P.S. Crime Branch and FIR No.
21/2026, PS Palam Village and FIR No. 734/2025, PS Kalindi Kunj (both investigated by Crime Branch), New
Delhi on the following fee structure as proposed by Delhi Police vide their letter No. 6639/Legal
Div.(LC)/PHQ/New Delhi.
Sl. No. Detail of work Proposed fee
1 Appearance before the Hon'ble Trial Court Rs. 15,500/-
2 Conference Rs. 10,000/-
3 Drafting (Replies and Applications) Rs. 25,000/-
4 Bail Matters at the Trial Court Rs. 25,000/-
5 Clerkage @10%.
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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