B.R. Kapur v. State of Tamil Nadu

This case examined the validity of Tamil Nadu's appointment of special public prosecutors with legal credentials outside the normal qualification requirements. The Supreme Court addressed the broader question of the relationship between constitutional provisions and statutory requirements for public appointments. The judgment clarified principles of constitutional propriety in appointments and emphasized that relaxation of qualifications must be based on reasonable grounds. The case contributed to jurisprudence on Article 14's application to public appointments and the limits of executive discretion.