Questions are being raised in Tamil Nadu over whether Chief Minister Vijay will implement the Supreme Court’s directions on appointing public prosecutors and other government law officers, or continue the long-standing practice of politically driven selections.
The debate has resurfaced after Advocate General P.S. Raman resigned. The article notes that such exits are often treated as a convention when governments change, since posts ranging from Advocate General to public prosecutors and government pleaders are typically filled at the discretion of the ruling party.
Critics argue that this approach undermines justice. The piece recalls remarks made in 2015 by then Madras High Court judge S. Krupakaran, who questioned how justice can prevail if appointments are made based on party loyalty rather than legal knowledge, preparation and advocacy skills.
It also cites a Supreme Court ruling dated January 29, 2025, which stressed that public prosecutors and government pleaders are officers of the court and must act with neutrality. The court said appointments must be transparent and based on merit, warning that selections driven by political affiliation or personal ties can damage the justice system.
The judiciary, the article says, is watching closely to see whether the new administration will follow these principles in upcoming appointments.
