State Of U.P. & Ors vs Ajay Kumar Sharma & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the misuse of the appointment process for District Government Counsel under the LR Manual and Section 24 of the Cr.P.C., emphasizing that such appointments are professional engagements rather than government service positions. The Court reaffirmed its previous rulings, particularly in Kumari Shrilekha Vidyarthi v. State of U.P., which deemed arbitrary the en masse termination of District Government Counsel. The Court held that while individuals cannot claim a right to renewal of their terms, they can challenge the fairness of the appointment process, ensuring adherence to statutory provisions.