Understanding Our Criminal Justice System — Social Studies STD 8 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesUnderstanding Our Criminal Justice System4 Marks
Question
What is the role of Public Prosecutor?
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Answer
In the court, it is the Public Prosecutor, who represents the interests of the State.
The role of the Prosecutor begins once the police have conducted the investigation and filed the charge sheet in the court.
He/She has no role to play in the investigation.
The Prosecutor must conduct the prosecution on behalf of the state.
As an officer of the court, it is his duty to act impartially and present full and material facts, witnesses and evidence before the court to enable the court to decide the case.
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