Summary
- The Madras High Court has emphasized that prosecutors should not act merely as mouthpieces for the police.
- This statement came during the consideration of a writ petition filed by a practising lawyer alleging misconduct against a Prosecutor.
- The Court underscored the importance of prosecutors functioning independently and fearlessly in their roles.
- This ruling could reshape the expectations and responsibilities of prosecutors in India’s legal system.
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