Pleader [Section 2(q)]: With reference to any proceedings in any Court, it means a person authorized by or under any law for the time being in force, to practice in such Court and includes any other person appointed with the permission of the Court to act in such proceeding.
It is an inclusive definition and a non-legal person appointed with the permission of the Court will also be included.
Public Prosecutor [Section 2(u)]: A public prosecutor means any person appointed u/s 24, and includes any person acting under the directions of a Public Prosecutor.
Public prosecutor, though an executive officer is, in a larger sense, also an officer of the Court and he is bound to assist the Court with his fair views and fair exercise of his functions.