September 12, 2026

Section 85 – RPWD Act: Special Public Prosecutor

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 — back to Table of Contents

Section 85. Special Public Prosecutor

(1) For every Special Court, the State Government may, by notification, specify a Public Prosecutor or appoint an advocate, who has been in practice as an advocate for not less than seven years, as a Special Public Prosecutor for the purpose of conducting cases in that Court.

(2) The Special Public Prosecutor appointed under sub-section (1) shall be entitled to receive such fees or remuneration as may be prescribed by the State Government.