‘Entitlement Culture’ Led to Appointment of Influential Lawyers in Govt Corporations, First-Gen Lawyers Neglected: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has strongly criticized the ongoing “entitlement culture” prevalent in state corporations, noting that legal appointments are often made based on influence and inheritance, rather than merit and transparency. Justice Ajay Bhanot, while dealing with a matter involving U.P. State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), called for immediate reform in the way government counsels are selected. Court observes exclusion of meritorious first-generation lawyers Justice Bhanot made striking observations…
