ORDER :

1. The present appeal is filed challenging the order dated 07.11.2019 passed in W.P. (C) No. 769 of 2019 dismissing the writ of quo warranto against the third respondent, an advocate who was appointed as a Special Public Prosecutor vide order dated 28.12.2018 issued by the Secretary, Law & Legislative Affairs Department. The order reads as follows:-

“GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR

SECRETARIAT: LAW & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

ORDERS

Imphal, December 28, 2018

No. 5/104/2018-Case/L: The Governor of Manipur is pleased to engage Shri Rarry Mangsatabam, Advocate to conduct prosecution in Cril Complaint Case No. 1 of 2018 [the Addl. Public Prosecutor (District), Manipur vs. Ms. Babie Shirin and Others] on behalf of the complaint in the Court of Sessions Judge, Imphal West.

2. The Public Prosecutor (District) in coordination with Shri Rarry Mangsatabam, Advocate are to file a petition under Section 302 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 before the Sessions Judge, Imphal West for permission to conduct the prosecution in the above case.

By order and in the name of Governor.

Sd/-

(Nungsitombi Athokpam)

Secretary (Law)

Governor of Manipur.”

2. This order appointing the third respondent as Special