Reviewed case brief
Mohd. Hussain v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
(2012) 9 SCC 408
Authority on the ethical and legal duties of a prosecutor as an officer of the court, not a mere advocate for the State.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 2012
- Subjects
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
The role of the prosecutor is to act as an officer of the court and assist in administration of justice — not merely to secure a conviction. A fair trial requires the prosecutor to be fair to the accused and place all material evidence before the court, including that which favours the defence.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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