STATE OF GUJARAT vs HON'BLE MR JUSTICE (RETD) RAMESH AMRITLA

The Supreme Court reviewed its earlier judgment in State of Gujarat v. Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.A. Mehta (Retd.) regarding the appointment of Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta under Section 3 of the Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984. The Court found no merit in the review petitions, emphasizing the clear distinction between the Karnataka and Gujarat Lokayukta Acts. The Court upheld the interpretation of the consultation process involving constitutional authorities, affirming the primacy of the Chief Justice's opinion in the appointment process under Section 3(2)(a) and (b) of the Karnataka Act, thus dismissing the review petitions.