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Meanings of Indian legal terms, abbreviations and designations in simple English.

3 terms

Indian Police ServiceIPSProfessional designationThe IPS is one of India's All India Services: a cadre of senior police officers recruited nationally and posted to the States and the Centre. IPS is a government service, not an Act or a section of any law.
Public ProsecutorPPProfessional designationA Public Prosecutor is the government's lawyer who conducts the prosecution of a criminal case in court on behalf of the State.
Station House OfficerSHOProfessional designationThe Station House Officer is the police officer in charge of a police station. FIRs are commonly registered with or through the SHO.

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