LAWS(ALL)-1998-2-76

VIJAY SHANKAR MISHRA Vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Decided On February 17, 1998
VIJAY SHANKAR MISHRA Appellant
V/S
STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The fate of this writ petition hinges on the upright on the following questions :

(2.) Whether the public prosecutor/Government Advocate is a public servant holding a civil post and cannot be removed without affording him a reasonable opportunity as contemplated under the provisions contained in Article 311 of the Constitution or the principles of natural justice?

(3.) Whether before appointing a public prosecutor/Government Advocate, consultation with the High Court is necessary, in view of the undertaking given by the Advocate General and the practices or conventions?