The Supreme Court on Friday admitted an appeal filed by the Gujarat government challenging the state governor's decision to 'unilaterally' appoint Justice (Retd) R.A. Mehta as the Lokayukta.

A bench

The Gujarat government on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging a state high court verdict upholding the appointment of Justice (retd) R.A. Mehta as the state's Lokayukta.

The petition, filed

The Gujarat government on Wednesday said the state High Court verdict upholding appointment of Lokayukta by Governor would be challenged in the Supreme Court following consultations with legal experts