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Who is a Public Prosecutor?

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Advocate appears on behalf of politician
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Advocate appears on behalf of victim
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Advocate appears on behalf of government
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C Advocate appears on behalf of government
Explanation: In 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 chargesheet 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/ her duty to act impartially and present the full and material facts, witnesses and evidence before the court to enable the court to decide the case.

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