- The ordinary dictionary meanings of the word “prosecution” are initiation and institution of criminal proceedings by or before the competent tribunal for adjudication — Held: any proceeding before taking of cognizance by the Court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction like, registration of case and investigation are not included in the prosecution — Further held: the prosecution starts from the stage when in any criminal matter the report is filed by the police or a complaint is directly filed in the Court for cognizance. Kh. M. Naheem v. Justice of Piece & 5 others 2014 SCR 1049 (C) General Officer Commanding vs. CBI & others [2012] 5 S.C.R 599. rel.
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