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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR ?

 A criminal offence is regarded as a public wrong.
 It has been committed not just against the victim but society as a whole.

 E.g. State Vs Shanti Hembram (Story board).
 In the court it is the Public Prosecutor who represents the interests of the state.

 The Public Prosecutor conducts the prosecution on behalf of the state.
 As an officer of the court it is his duty to act impartially and present the full

material facts before the court.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE JUDGE ?

 The judge is an umpire and conducts the trial impartially in an open court.

 The judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the
prosecution and the defence.

 The judge decides whether the accused person is guilty or not.
 If the accused is convicted then the judge pronounces the sentence - He may

send the person to jail or fine or both.