STATE AMENDMENT of CrPC : STATE AMENDMENT

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Appointment of a Public Prosecutor in Karnataka

Situation: The Karnataka State Government needs to appoint a new Public Prosecutor for a district. According to the amendment in Section 24 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the words "or the State Government shall" are omitted and replaced with "or the State Government shall appoint a Public Prosecutor."

Application: The Karnataka State Government can directly appoint a Public Prosecutor without any ambiguity. For instance, if Advocate Ramesh, who has been practicing law for over 10 years, is considered suitable, the State Government can appoint him directly as the Public Prosecutor for the district.

Example 2:

Scenario: Appointment of a Public Prosecutor in Maharashtra

Situation: The Maharashtra State Government wants to appoint a new Public Prosecutor for a district. According to the amendment in Section 24, sub-section (6-A) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the State Government can appoint a person who has been practicing as an advocate for not less than seven years as the Public Prosecutor or Additional Public Prosecutor for the district.

Application: Advocate Priya, who has been practicing law for 8 years, is eligible for ...

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