Abstract

Public Prosecutors play a very significant role in every criminal justice system. Almost all the well-organized societies have the system of public prosecution so as to prosecute the offenders who violate the existing norms of the society. In every criminal trial, the public prosecutors are bestowed with the duty to represent the prosecution side. In a way, the office of public prosecutor also represents the collective will of the society. The article discusses the role of the public prosecutor in detail. Firstly the article seeks to examine the legal framework which relates to the office of public prosecutor. Furthermore the article then delves into examining the nature of office of the public prosecutor. It also deals with the appointment of the public prosecutor and how it is affected by political interference. Lastly the article closely analyses the role of public prosecutor at various stages of the proceedings like initiation of criminal proceedings, investigation and trial stage and withdrawal of prosecution.

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