what is the role of public prosecutor
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Role of Public Prosecutors
It is divided into two parts:
•In investigating process
•During the trial
Role of the Public Prosecutor in the investigating process
•To make an appearance in the Court and obtain an arrest warrant
•To obtain search warrants for conducting a search in specified premises
•To obtain police custody remand for interrogation (including custodial interrogation) of the accused
•To initiate a proceeding for the declaration of the non-traceable offender as the proclaimed offender
•To record the evidence of accused in the police report regarding the advisability of the prosecutions
Role of Public Prosecutors at the time of trial
Sentencing- when the accused is proven guilty, then the defence counsel and the Public Prosecutor further argue to decide the quantum of punishment. At this stage, the Public Prosecutor may argue for the adequate punishment keeping in mind the facts, circumstances of case and gravity of the offence. It helps the judge to arrive at a judicious decision.
To conduct a speedy trial- Right to a speedy trial is a fundamental right and it is impliedly given in Article 21 of Constitution of India which states “Right to life and Personal Liberty”. The prosecutors have a responsibility to call all the witnesses whose evidence is essential to decide the case. To cross-examine the witness and to see that no witness if left unexamined. To produce all the necessary documents.