K. ANBAZHAGAN vs STATE OF KARNATAKA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the 4th respondent was authorized to represent the prosecution in appeals against the conviction of the accused under Section 120B IPC and Section 13(1) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court held that the authorization was necessary for the prosecution to proceed, and if not properly granted, the appeals must be heard afresh by the High Court. The judgment emphasizes the importance of proper representation in criminal proceedings to uphold the integrity of the judicial process.