The entire legal process of conducting a criminal case against an accused
The person (usually a lawyer appointed by the State) who conducts the prosecution
Role in Legal System
It is the act of trying to prove someone guilty in a criminal court
A legal representative of the State, who presents the case in court
Example
The trial in court against a person accused of theft
A public prosecutor arguing against the accused in court
Role
Who?
First Party
State (Government) — known as the Prosecution
Represented by
Public Prosecutor
Opposite Party
The Accused (the person alleged to have committed the crime)
If police, after investigation, find the case is false, they may file a closure report or final report before the magistrate. In that case, the State (through the police) is saying: “There is no evidence, or this is a false case.”.
Situation
Who is the Prosecution?
Role of Public Prosecutor
Regular criminal case
State (Government)
Tries to prove the accused guilty
In False case / No evidence
Still the State
May support closure, discharge, or acquittal of accused
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