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MP High Court Seeks Records on Advocate Appointments in Advocate General Office
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:36 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to submit the original records regarding the appointment of government advocates, following a petition alleging procedural irregularities and lack of transparency.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has intervened in a dispute concerning the appointment of government advocates within the Advocate General's office. The court has ordered the state government to produce the original records related to these appointments to examine the validity of the process.
A petition filed before the High Challenge alleges that the appointments were made in violation of prescribed service norms. The petitioner specifically highlighted that the mandatory requirement of 10 years of prior advocacy experience was not adhered to in several cases.
Furthermore, the petition accuses the authorities of a significant lapse in transparency during the recruitment process. The High Circuit is now expected to scrutinize the documentary proof provided by the government to ascertain if the appointments comply with the law.
This judicial intervention aims to uphold the integrity of the appointment process for government counsel, ensuring that only eligible candidates with requisite experience are appointed to these roles. The matter is likely to see further hearings as the government submits the requested files for judicial review.
The case underscores the importance of strict adherence to service rules in the appointment of legal professionals within the state administration.
A petition filed before the High Challenge alleges that the appointments were made in violation of prescribed service norms. The petitioner specifically highlighted that the mandatory requirement of 10 years of prior advocacy experience was not adhered to in several cases.
Furthermore, the petition accuses the authorities of a significant lapse in transparency during the recruitment process. The High Circuit is now expected to scrutinize the documentary proof provided by the government to ascertain if the appointments comply with the law.
This judicial intervention aims to uphold the integrity of the appointment process for government counsel, ensuring that only eligible candidates with requisite experience are appointed to these roles. The matter is likely to see further hearings as the government submits the requested files for judicial review.
The case underscores the importance of strict adherence to service rules in the appointment of legal professionals within the state administration.