Section 68: Attendance of Ministère Public
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68. Attendance of Ministère Public
Where the Court or any Judge certifies by writing that the attendance in
Court of any law officer, as representing the Ministère Public, is essential to
the proper administration of justice in any case—
(a) where the State or the public revenue is concerned;
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(b) where the civil status of any person, or the guardianship of any
minor or interdicted person is concerned,
the Attorney-General or any other law officer duly authorised by him may
appear as a party to the case and give his conclusions thereon.
[S. 68 amended by Act 48 of 1991.]
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- When can the Attorney-General appear as a party in a Supreme Court case?