Police officer can be appointed as Asst Public Prosecutor, provided:
Verified Answer
A. he is below the rank of Inspector
B. he has taken part in investigation
C. he is in the rank of Superintendent of Police
D. he is not below the rank of Inspector and has not been part of investigation
Explanation:
Section 25(3) of Cr.P.C. states that a police officer shall not be eligible to be appointed as an Assistant Public Prosecutor if he has taken any part in the investigation of the offence with respect to which the accused is being prosecuted, or if he is below the rank of Inspector. Therefore, he must not be below the rank of Inspector and must not have taken part in the investigation.