Joint Secreatary, Political ... vs High Court Of Meghalaya Thru Its ...

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the eligibility criteria for the appointment of Lokayukta under the Meghalaya Lokayukta Act, 2014, specifically referencing clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 3. The Court emphasized the need for judicial scrutiny of the criteria, noting discrepancies with the Central Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013 and the practices of other states. The Court held that the eligibility criteria must be distinct for the Chairperson and other members, thereby reinforcing the principle of appropriate qualifications for adjudicatory roles.