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ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTORS GR.I / II

Each Asst. Public Prosecutor Grade – I and II shall;
1. Conduct prosecution in all the trial matters before the Additional District & Sessions Court and Assistant Sessions Court respectively/to which he is appointed / posted

2. ensure that the witness are presented before the Court as per the schedule of the cases;

3. Take interest in preparing the arguments of cases by projecting the prosecution case before the court and citing latest case laws relevant to the facts for successful prosecution.

4. Bring to the notice of the senior officials where the witnesses are not produced or do not attend the court inspite of the service of summons.

5. Ensure that the summons to official witnesses and Investigating officers are obtained in-time from the court and executed to avoid undue delay and obstructions to the smooth conduct of prosecutions.

6. Obtain all copies of documents that are filed in court for reference during the trials;

7. Receive notices of Appeals and Bails and in turn intimate the same to the concerned S.H.O. and obtain C.D.files, to get necessary instructions to oppose the Bail filed against the convictions from the lower courts;

8. Soon after the receipt of judgment copy under Rule 100 (1) ix of criminal Rules of practice and where there are acquittals and inadequate sentence passed; and where there exist, good grounds for Appeals and Revisions, he shall advice the Superintendent of police or the concerned Government department to do so, by furnishing details and reasons specifically;

9. Submit monthly statements in the prescribed proforma(NIC NET STATEMENTS 1-4

10. Attend the review meetings of the Deputy Director /Joint Director or many other officer of the Directorate on intimation from time to time, along with required notes/materials etc.;

11. Conduct the prosecution in the cases filed not only by the police Department but also in cases from other Government departments like Forest, Drug Inspectors, Food Inspectors etc.

12. Give his opinion or advice whenever approached by the police or other department officials in a matter pending before the court or during the stage of investigation.

13. Give draft charge sheet whenever approached by concerned official and ensure that the charge sheet is given with legally applicable sections of law after satisfying himself that the material available on record is sufficient to lay charge sheet against the accused or advice whether if
some more information or further probe/investigation in the case under scrutiny, if considered necessary.

14. Be responsible and vigilant in giving legal advise / opinion / draft charge sheet so as to avoid future complaints of negligence and irresponsible attitude.

15. Conduct the prosecution of cases entrusted and take every possible legal action for successful prosecution of cases in public interest.

16. Oppose the bail applications after obtaining necessary instructions from the concerned Department officials;

17. Ensure that the witnesses attend the court as per schedule and NDWs are executed well in time by giving suitable instructions to the concerned SHO in writing.

18. Write to the concerned official and to this Directorate in case there is no proper attendance of court by the concerned official and lack of interest shown in production of witnesses before the trial court;

19. Discuss the priority of old cases pending prosecution in consultation with to concerned and get the cases expedited in the court;

20. Maintain cordial relationship with the court, police, department official and other Members of the Bar;

21. Act in a fair and impartial manner in discharge of duties towards court, police and other departments;

22. Assist the court with his fairly considered view as the court is entitled to have the benefit of prosecuting officers specialized expositions.

23. Take all necessary legal steps to ensure that the court does not close the cases on account of non-production of witnesses;

24. Consult the senior prosecuting officer and seek advice on cases involving legal complications / expertise;

25. Attend the review / Crime meetings held by the Deputy Inspector General of police / Commissioner of police whenever communication is received and furnish the required information and also appraise the problems faced in the conduct of prosecution or procurement of witnesses to the court;

26. Render legal advice to the I.O. on request and assist in guiding the proper legal course of action on the case referred; and after scrutinizing the available evidence opine whether to proceed with prosecution in court of law.