Universals Guide to Assistant Public Prosecutor Examination By Gaurav Mehta

The performance of the prosecutorial wing has a direct bearing on the pace as well as quality of justice being rendered by courts. Often referred to as 'ministers of justice' and 'gatekeepers of criminal justice process', the role of public prosecutor is not to single-mindedly seek a conviction regardless of the evidence, but his fundamental duty is to ensure that justice is being delivered. A Public Prosecutor is an important officer of the State Government and is appointed by the State under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Appointment to the posts of Public Prosecutors and Assistant Public Prosecutors is made through a competitive examination conducted by the respective Public Service Commissions across several states. Needless to say, the competition is extremely high given the limited number of vacancies. Therefore, the performance in the exam is a deciding factor as far as selection is concerned. The book covers the syllabus of the examination comprising constitutional law, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Local laws are also form a part of syllabus varying from state to state. The present book has been written keeping in mind the syllabus of Assistant Public Prosecutor exams conducted across India. Concise text followed by multiple choice questions on each subject has been provided. Solved question papers of previous years' examinations along with model test papers have also been incorporated so as to give aspirants an idea of the pattern of questions asked and practice them simultaneously. Model Test Papers have also been added for practice. The book is recommended for aspirants preparing for Assistant Public Prosecutor exam to ace the exam.