SUSHMA SURI vs GOVT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL UT OF DELHI&ANR

The Supreme Court examined the eligibility of a Public Prosecutor for appointment to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service under Article 233(2) of the Constitution. The Court held that a Public Prosecutor, while technically an advocate, does not qualify as a member of the Bar for the purposes of recruitment under the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the appellant was not eligible for consideration for appointment due to her status as a government counsel.