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The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025

Section 285. Appointment of Special Public Prosecutors.

The Central Government or the State Government may, by notification, appoint a person who is in practice as an advocate for not less than seven years as a Special Public Prosecutor for the purposes of any case or class of cases under this Act.

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