Victim Has Right To Participate In Trial But Can't Override Public Prosecutor: Delhi High Court

Nupur Thapliyal

21 Nov 2024 5:45 PM IST

  • Victim Has Right To Participate In Trial But Cant Override Public Prosecutor: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has recently observed that a victim has a right to participate in the criminal proceedings but cannot override the Public Prosecutor who acts as an independent Officer of the Court. Justice Subramonium Prasad said that the right of participation would always mean right to be heard but the victim's counsel cannot override an argument taken by the Public Prosecutor nor can...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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