Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Allahabad HC Decries 'Entitlement' in State Counsel Appointments
The Allahabad High Court is upset about how lawyers are chosen to represent government-run companies.
The court noticed that lawyers from well-connected families often get these jobs, while talented lawyers who are new to the profession miss out.
The court says this isn't fair and goes against the rules.
The court wants the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to create a new system where lawyers are chosen fairly, based on their skills, not who they know.
The head of UPSRTC promised to fix this.
The court wants the UPSRTC to create a fair plan for choosing lawyers by a certain date.
Allahabad High Court criticized the 'entitlement culture' in counsel appointments for state corporations.
The court found that first-generation lawyers are often overlooked in favor of those from influential families.
The court cited the Supreme Court's mandate for transparent and fair appointment procedures.
UPSRTC's Managing Director assured the court that the best talent would be considered for appointments.
The UPSRTC Board will meet to devise a transparent appointment scheme by September 9.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC).
- What
- Allahabad High Court flagged an 'entitlement culture' in the appointment of counsel for state corporations.
- When
- The court made the observation in a recent hearing, with the UPSRTC Board meeting to be held before September 9.
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To ensure fair and transparent appointment of counsel, promoting merit and giving opportunities to first-generation lawyers.
Current Appointment System Criticisms
Proposed Change
Ineffective Representation
Current Appointment System Criticisms
The court criticizes the existing system. Appointed counsel often lack competence and subdelegate their responsibilities.
Proposed Change
The existing system allows for appointments based on influence, overlooking merit.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Corporation
- Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)
- Issue
- Entitlement culture in counsel appointments
- Key figure
- UPSRTC Managing Director Masoom Ali Sarvar
- Next Listing Date
- September 9