State Of U.P. And Ors vs Netra Pal Singh And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision that the refusal of the State of U.P. to renew the terms of District Government Counsel was arbitrary and not bona fide, violating principles of fairness and reasonableness. The Court emphasized that while the State has discretion in such appointments, it must adhere to reasonable parameters for assessment, as established in the Legal Rememberancer Manual. The Court found that the High Court correctly assessed the satisfactory performance of the respondents and their recommendations by relevant authorities, thereby affirming the High Court's order to renew their terms.