District Commissioner Empowered To Appoint Special Public Prosecutor 

05:43 PM Mar 02, 2024 | G Plus News

 

GUWAHATI: In a bid to expedite the process of justice delivery, the Assam Cabinet has approved a proposal to delegate the power to appoint a Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) under Section 24(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to the District Commissioner.

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This decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting on March 1, 2024.

The Cabinet's approval entails delegating the authority to appoint Special Public Prosecutor to the District Commissioner.

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This move is expected to expedite legal proceedings and ensure swift justice delivery to the citizens of the state.