Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Leave to Prefer Charge — Exercise of Discretion — Judicial and Judicious Exercise Required

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Leave to prefer a charge requires judicial discretion. The principle applies to criminal procedure. The judge must consider all materials. The rule protects against unwarranted prosecution. The judge must act judicially. The principle is well-established.

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