SELVI J.JAYALALITHAA & ORS. vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the removal of Shri G. Bhavani Singh as Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) in a case against the petitioners for disproportionate assets under Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court held that the appointment and removal of the SPP must adhere to the principles of fair trial and due process, emphasizing that any change in prosecution must not compromise the integrity of the judicial process. The Court ultimately ruled that the removal of the SPP was improper and reinstated him to ensure a fair trial for the petitioners.