THE KERALA ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTORS ASSOCIATION vs THE STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision rejecting the claim for parity in retirement age between Assistant Public Prosecutors and Public Prosecutors under the Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically Sections 24 and 25. The Court found that the appointment processes and conditions of service for both positions are distinct, justifying the difference in retirement age, with Public Prosecutors retiring at 60 and Assistant Public Prosecutors at 56. The Court concluded that the appellant's request for equal treatment was not warranted based on the differing nature of their appointments and roles.