Delhi High Court PIL Challenges Appointment of 650 Lawyers as Central Government Counsel

The Delhi High Court sought the Centre’s response on a PIL challenging the appointment of over 650 lawyers as Central government counsel to appear before the Supreme Court.

The petitioner alleged that several appointees have not cleared the All India Bar Examination, raising concerns over their eligibility to practice in courts.

The plea further contended that the selection process lacked transparency and did not properly evaluate merit or experience. The Court directed the Additional Solicitor General to obtain instructions from the government and listed the matter for hearing on December 11.

The petitioner also sought quashing of the appointments and a fresh, merit-based selection process.