Section 19 of BNSS : Section 19: Assistant Public Prosecutors.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: In a district in Maharashtra, there is a sudden increase in theft cases, and the local courts are overwhelmed with the number of cases.

Application of Section 19:

1. The State Government of Maharashtra appoints two Assistant Public Prosecutors (APPs) to handle the increased workload in the district's Magistrate Courts.
2. One of the appointed APPs, Mr. Sharma, is assigned to prosecute theft cases in the local Magistrate Court.
3. The Central Government, noticing a pattern of similar theft cases across multiple districts, appoints an additional APP, Ms. Verma, to handle a specific class of theft cases that involve organized crime.

Example 2:

Scenario: In a district in Uttar Pradesh, a high-profile corruption case arises, but the designated Assistant Public Prosecutor is on medical leave.

Application of Section 19:

1. The District Magistrate, recognizing the urgency of the case, decides to appoint a temporary Assistant Public Prosecutor.
2. The District Magistrate identifies Mr. Gupta, a qualified lawyer with experience in corruption cases, as a suitable candidate.
3. The District Magistrate gives a fourteen-day notice to the State Government about the appointment of Mr. Gupta as the Assistant Public Prosecutor for this particular case.
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