K. Anbazhagan vs State Of Karnataka And Others

The Supreme Court ruled that Mr. G. Bhavani Singh, appointed as a Special Public Prosecutor, was not authorized to represent the prosecution in the appeals against the conviction of Ms. Jayalalithaa and others, as per Sections 24, 25, 25-A, and 301(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Consequently, the Court held that the appeals in the Karnataka High Court were vitiated and must be heard afresh with proper representation. This judgment underscores the importance of adhering to statutory provisions regarding the appointment of public prosecutors in criminal trials.