Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs Union of India — Challenge to empanelment of government advocates

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1. News7 Jul 2023

   Delhi HC dismisses PIL challenging method of empanelment of government advocates

   Delhi High Court dismisses PIL challenging method of empanelment of government advocates representing Union of India.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Delhi High Court has rejected a public interest lawsuit that questioned how the government selects its lawyers. The person who filed the case argued that the current process for choosing these advocates was unfair or improper. By dismissing the case, the court has decided not to interfere with the government's existing method for hiring its legal representatives. This means the current system for appointing government lawyers will continue as it is.

   scconline.com
2. News4 Jul 2023

   ‘Publicity Interest Litigation’: Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Against Union Govt's Procedure

   Calling it a “publicity interest litigation”, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the method of empanelment of advocates to represent the...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Delhi High Court has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged how the government selects its lawyers. The court criticized the person who filed the case, suggesting it was done more for media attention than for a genuine public cause. By rejecting the petition, the court has allowed the government to continue using its current process for hiring legal representatives. This decision confirms that the existing system for choosing these advocates remains in place for now.

   livelaw.in