Details of the Organization

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India’s primary domestic crime investigation agency. The CBI was established in 1963 by the Government of India to investigate serious crimes, including corruption, fraud, and social crimes.

Details of the Job/Internship

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Anti-Corruption Branch in Patna, India invites applications for appointing/engaging Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) to conduct legal proceedings in the Patna High Court on their behalf for Courts in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.

Period: 3 (Three) Years.

Nature of Job: To conduct the Prosecution, Appeals, Revisions and other matters arising out of the cases investigated by CBI or related to CBI in the Hon'ble High Court, Patna.

• Appearance Fee: ₹10,000 per case per day for effective hearings.
• Non-Effective Hearing Fee: 1/3rd of the effective hearing fee if the hearing doesn't proceed due to uncontrollable circumstances.
• Drafting Fee: ₹3,000 per pleading. Conference Charges: ₹1,000 per hour (up to 5 conferences per case/group of cases).
• Out-of-Pocket Expenses: ₹1,000 per case. Travel Allowance: As per Group-A Gazetted Officer rates.
• For Courts in Other Locations: Appearance Fee: ₹7,500 per case per day for effective hearings.
• Non-Effective Hearing Fee: 1/3rd of the effective hearing fee. Drafting Fee: ₹2,000 per pleading.
• Conference Charges: ₹600 per hour (up to 5 conferences per case/group of cases). Out-of-Pocket Expenses: ₹750 per case.
• Travel Allowance: As per Group-A Gazetted Officer rates.
• Additional Entitlements: Out-of-Headquarters Fee: ₹1,000 per day for days spent outside headquarters, including travel and holidays.
• Travel and Hotel Expenses: Reimbursement for travel (economy air/AC-II tier train) and reasonable hotel expenses (up to ₹2,250 per day).
• Clerkage: 10% of fees, capped at ₹1,800 per case or batch of cases.
• Miscellaneous Expenses: Advance for court fees and other minor expenses (up to ₹750).

Role and Responsibilities

• Conducting Prosecution, Appeals, Revisions, and other legal matters arising from cases investigated by the CBI in the Hon'ble Patna High Court.
• Representing the CBI in all stages of legal proceedings in the High Court.
• Preparing legal documents, drafting pleadings, and reviewing case files.
• Adhering to the general terms and conditions outlined and approved by the Government of India.
• Acting with the utmost integrity and maintaining confidentiality for all matters related to CBI cases.
• Delivering services for a tenure of three years, unless otherwise specified.

Eligibility

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree.
• Must hold an Enrollment Certificate as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience as an Advocate.
• Proven expertise in handling criminal cases in various courts, including High Courts.
• Must provide unconditional consent to work under the general terms and conditions approved by the Government of India.

Salary/Stipend

The remuneration for Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) engaged by the CBI is governed by the terms outlined in the DoPT letter dated 8th April 2024.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Bihar

City

Patna

Address

Patna, Bihar.

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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