SUSHMA SURI vs GOVT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL UT OF DELHI — C.A. No. 3021/1997

Summary of Sushma Suri v. Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi (C.A. 3021/1997) The Supreme Court held that government law officers (Public Prosecutors, Government Counsel) who are enrolled with a Bar Council and required to plead cases in court qualify as "advocates" under Article 233(2) of the Constitution for appointment to Higher Judicial Service. The Court overruled the High Court's narrow interpretation, establishing that eligibility depends on whether the person actually practices before courts, not whether they hold government employment. However, no relief was granted to the appellant as recruitment had progressed too far, with the Court directing future recruitments be processed accordingly. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.