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Under Section 2(u), a "public prosecutor" means
A{'text': 'Any advocate hired by an accused', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'The Attorney-General only', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'A person appointed under Section 24 CrPC to prosecute', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'A police officer not below the rank of Inspector', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. {'text': 'A person appointed under Section 24 CrPC to prosecute', 'label': 'C'}
1. Section 2(u) CrPC defines "public prosecutor".
2. It means a person appointed under Section 24 and includes any person acting under his directions.
3. Section 24 governs the actual appointment of Public Prosecutors by the government.
4. The Public Prosecutor represents the State in the Court of Session and appeals.
_Source: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (indiacode.nic.in), S. 2(u)_
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