SC Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Inform About Steps Taken To Appoint Lokpal; Bhushan Says Govt Has No Such Plan
7 years ago

SC Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Inform About Steps Taken To Appoint Lokpal; Bhushan Says Govt Has No Such Plan

Live Law  

“It is clear that the government does not want to appoint a Lokpal.The Act is more than four year old. Only when we filed a contempt petition they called for a meeting”, Advocate Prashant Bhushan to SC on behalf of petitioner NGO Common Cause)The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to inform it within four weeks the steps being taken. Only when we filed a contempt petition they called for a meeting”, Advocate Prashant Bhushan to SC on behalf of petitioner NGO Common Cause) The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to inform it within four weeks the steps being taken to appoint a Lokpal even as noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner NGO Common Cause told the bench that “it was clear that the government does not want to appoint” the most important anti-corruption watchdog. At the outset, Attorney General K K Venugopal apprised the bench headed by Ranjan Gogoi about the meeting of the selection committee comprising of Prime Minister, Lok Sabha speaker and the Chief Justice held on March 1 and said: “The selection committee took note of orders passed by this court. When Bhushan’s turn came he said “it is clear that the government does not want to appoint a Lokpal.” “The Act is more than four year old.

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In five years, Lokpal ordered probe in 24 cases, granted prosecution sanction in six
2 months, 1 week ago

In five years, Lokpal ordered probe in 24 cases, granted prosecution sanction in six

The Hindu  

Twelve years since the Lokpal Act was passed and five years after Lokpal– the country’s first anti-corruption body – started to function, it ordered investigation in just 24 cases and granted prosecution sanction in six cases, data show. At least 2,320 “defect-free” complaints were registered with the Lokpal in the past five years, with 226 complaints lodged from April 1 …

The principle and procedure in Lokpal
5 years, 11 months ago

The principle and procedure in Lokpal

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s ultimatum to the Centre to appointment a Lokpal within a given time frame, and the subsequent appointment of the first Lokpal in the country, is to be welcomed. The government constituted a eight-member Search Committee in September 2018, headed by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to recommend names for the posts of Lokpal chairperson and …

Supreme Court asks AG to inform it of Lokpal selection committee meeting date, grants him 10 days
6 years ago

Supreme Court asks AG to inform it of Lokpal selection committee meeting date, grants him 10 days

Firstpost  

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was informed by Venugopal that the Lokpal search committee has recommended three panels of names to the selection committee for appointment of chairperson, judicial and non-judicial members. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was informed by Venugopal that the search committee headed by former apex court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai …

Lokpal: SC Asks AG To Inform The Date For Meeting Of Selection Committee Within 10 Days [ Read Order ]
6 years ago

Lokpal: SC Asks AG To Inform The Date For Meeting Of Selection Committee Within 10 Days [ Read Order ]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Thursday asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to inform it within 10 days about a possible date for meeting of the selection committee for appointment of Lokpal and its members. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was informed by Venugopal that the search committee headed by former apex court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai has recommended …

SC Asks Search Committee On Lokpal To Recommend Names By Feb End [Read Order]
6 years, 2 months ago

SC Asks Search Committee On Lokpal To Recommend Names By Feb End [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Thursday fixed a February-end deadline for the search committee on Lokpal to recommend a panel of names for appointment of the country's first anti-graft ombudsman. The search committee will forward the names to the selection committee members comprising the prime minister, the leader of the single largest opposition party, the Lok Sabha speaker and an eminent jurist. …

Lokpal case in SC today: Appointment of ombudsman likely to be delayed further as search panel hasn't met in 3 months
6 years, 2 months ago

Lokpal case in SC today: Appointment of ombudsman likely to be delayed further as search panel hasn't met in 3 months

Firstpost  

As directed by the Supreme Court, the Centre submitted an affidavit, informing it that a search committee had been formed. The Modi government, on 28 September, had constituted the eight-member search committee, to be headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to recommend the chairperson and members of the anti-corruption authority. The committee, formed despite concerns raised …

Centre Took 45 Months To Call First Meeting Of Lokpal Selection Committee: RTI Reveals
6 years, 3 months ago

Centre Took 45 Months To Call First Meeting Of Lokpal Selection Committee: RTI Reveals

Live Law  

A Right to Information application concerning the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 has revealed glaring inaction on the part of the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.As per the information revealed on an application filed by one Ms. Anjali Bhardwaj, the Selection Committee, under the chairmanship of PM Modi met for the first time only in March, 2018. …

Centre Took 45 Months To Call First Meeting Of Lokpal Selection Committee: RTI Reveals
6 years, 3 months ago

Centre Took 45 Months To Call First Meeting Of Lokpal Selection Committee: RTI Reveals

Live Law  

A Right to Information application concerning the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 has revealed glaring inaction on the part of the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.As per the information revealed on an application filed by one Ms. Anjali Bhardwaj, the Selection Committee, under the chairmanship of PM Modi met for the first time only in March, 2018. …

Centre forms eight-member Lokpal Commitee headed by Justice Ranjana Desai; Arundhati Bhattacharya, ISRO chief among members
6 years, 6 months ago

Centre forms eight-member Lokpal Commitee headed by Justice Ranjana Desai; Arundhati Bhattacharya, ISRO chief among members

Firstpost  

The Modi government on Thursday constituted an eight-member search committee, to be headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to recommend the chairperson and members of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal. New Delhi: The Modi government on Thursday constituted an eight-member search committee, to be headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to recommend the …

PM Modi-led committee on Lokpal selection holds meet; Congress nominee Mallikarjun Kharge refuses to attend
6 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi-led committee on Lokpal selection holds meet; Congress nominee Mallikarjun Kharge refuses to attend

India TV News  

The Lokpal selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday held its meeting to set up a search panel for recommending names for the appointment of the anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal and its members. In a letter to the prime minister, Kharge said he will not attend the meeting for appointment of Lokpal till the time the leader of …

Lokpal selection panel to meet on July 19, Attorney General to Supreme Court
6 years, 8 months ago

Lokpal selection panel to meet on July 19, Attorney General to Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Attorney General K.K. Venugopal informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the selection panel headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to meet on July 19 to appoint a ‘search committee’ for the selection of Chairperson of Lokpal and other Members of the anti-corruption ombudsman. But on Tuesday the Centre’s affidavit did not specify any time schedule …

Anna Hazare to address press conference on Lokpal today
6 years, 8 months ago

Anna Hazare to address press conference on Lokpal today

India TV News  

Social activist Anna Hazare is set to address a press conference on Tuesday on the issue of Lokpal. The post of eminent jurist in the Lokpal selection panel has been lying vacant since the death of senior advocate PP Rao on September 11, 2017. The Supreme Court had on Monday directed the Central government to apprise it within 10 days, …

Give us a time frame for appointing Lokpal in 10 days: SC to Govt
6 years, 8 months ago

Give us a time frame for appointing Lokpal in 10 days: SC to Govt

India TV News  

The Supreme Court today directed the Centre to apprise it within 10 days about the time frame for steps to be taken to appoint anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal in the country. The apex court asked the Centre to file within 10 days an affidavit indicating the steps which were likely to be taken for appointing the Lokpal and also the time …

Cannot Drag On, Give Time Frame For Appointment Of Lokpal : SC To Centre
6 years, 8 months ago

Cannot Drag On, Give Time Frame For Appointment Of Lokpal : SC To Centre

Live Law  

Centre informs SC that the selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting shortly to appoint Lokpal.Asking the Centre to expedite the process of appointment of a Lokpal, the Supreme Court sought today sought an affidavit from the government specifying the time frame within which definite steps will be taken.Significantly the bench headed by justice Ranjan Gogoi. …

Cannot Drag On, Give Time Frame For Appointment Of Lokpal : SC To Centre
6 years, 8 months ago

Cannot Drag On, Give Time Frame For Appointment Of Lokpal : SC To Centre

Live Law  

Centre informs SC that the selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting shortly to appoint Lokpal.Asking the Centre to expedite the process of appointment of a Lokpal, the Supreme Court sought today sought an affidavit from the government specifying the time frame within which definite steps will be taken.Significantly the bench headed by justice Ranjan Gogoi. …

Lokpal appointment: Supreme Court orders Centre to file affidavit in 10 days detailing time frame, steps taken
6 years, 8 months ago

Lokpal appointment: Supreme Court orders Centre to file affidavit in 10 days detailing time frame, steps taken

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court scheduled the next hearing on the Lokpal’s appointment for 7 July. The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to file an affidavit indicating a time frame for the appointment of a Lokpal. #BREAKING: SC asks govt to file the time frame within which steps will be taken to appoint lokpal. pic.twitter.com/RF0FbBNai7 — Mirror Now July 2, …

Supreme Court expects appointment of Lokpal to be made at the earliest; next hearing on 15 May
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court expects appointment of Lokpal to be made at the earliest; next hearing on 15 May

Firstpost  

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the process to fill up the vacancy of an eminent jurist in the selection committee for appointing Lokpal was going on. New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the process to fill up the vacancy of an eminent jurist in the selection committee for appointing Lokpal was …

Lokpal appointment: process to fill vacancy of eminent jurist in selection panel is on, Centre tells SC
6 years, 11 months ago

Lokpal appointment: process to fill vacancy of eminent jurist in selection panel is on, Centre tells SC

The Hindu  

The Central government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the process to fill the vacancy of an eminent jurist in the selection committee for appointing a Lokpal was going on. Venugopal told a Bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi that the recommendation for the induction of an eminent jurist in the panel has been made and the process was …

Expedite Process To Select Lokpal: SC; Centre Says Meeting To Appointment 'Eminent Jurist' Held On April 10 [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

Expedite Process To Select Lokpal: SC; Centre Says Meeting To Appointment 'Eminent Jurist' Held On April 10 [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to expedite the process for appointment of a Lokpal.The remark came when Attorney General K K Venugopal submitted before a bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R Banumathi that a meeting was held on April 10 to choose an eminent jurist who will be part of the selection committee to select the Lokpal.Noted …

Cong LS Leader Kharge Refuses To Attend Lokpal Panel Meet As ‘Special Invitee’
7 years ago

Cong LS Leader Kharge Refuses To Attend Lokpal Panel Meet As ‘Special Invitee’

Live Law  

“At the outset let me state on behalf of myself, my party and the entire opposition that the ‘Special invitee invitation’ is a concerted effort to exclude the independent voice of the opposition altogether from the selection process of the most important anti-corruption watchdog”, Kharge said in a letter to PM ModiThe Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge …

Cong LS Leader Kharge Refuses To Attend Lokpal Panel Meet As ‘Special Invitee’
7 years ago

Cong LS Leader Kharge Refuses To Attend Lokpal Panel Meet As ‘Special Invitee’

Live Law  

“At the outset let me state on behalf of myself, my party and the entire opposition that the ‘Special invitee invitation’ is a concerted effort to exclude the independent voice of the opposition altogether from the selection process of the most important anti-corruption watchdog”, Kharge said in a letter to PM ModiThe Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge …

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge opts out of meeting to appoint Lokpal, says 'special invitee' tag denies him a voice
7 years ago

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge opts out of meeting to appoint Lokpal, says 'special invitee' tag denies him a voice

Firstpost  

Mallikarjun Kharge has opted out of attending a meeting on Thursday to appoint the Lokayukta, calling the process a “travesty” by Narendra Modi government. Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has opted out of attending a meeting on Thursday to appoint the Lokpal, calling the process a “travesty” by the Narendra Modi government and saying it denies attendees a voice, suggestions …

Centre meet on Lokpal panel on March 1
7 years, 1 month ago

Centre meet on Lokpal panel on March 1

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting on appointment of Lokpal on March 1, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Friday. The latest push for selecting the anti-corruption ombudsman comes amid sharp attacks by Congress president Rahul Gandhi on the government for not taking action even four years after the Lokpal Act was passed in …

Centre informs SC that selection committee to meet on 1 March to deliberate on appointment of Lokpal
7 years, 1 month ago

Centre informs SC that selection committee to meet on 1 March to deliberate on appointment of Lokpal

Firstpost  

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that a meeting of the Selection Committee is scheduled to take place on 1 March to deliberate on the steps to be taken for the appointment of a Lokpal New Delhi: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that a meeting of the selection committee is scheduled to take place on 1 March …

Panel Meeting On Lokpal’s Selection To Be Held On Mar. 1, Centre Tells SC
7 years, 1 month ago

Panel Meeting On Lokpal’s Selection To Be Held On Mar. 1, Centre Tells SC

Live Law  

'The steps taken and proposed may be indicated in an affidavit of the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training be filed on 5th March, 2018 when the Court reopens after the Holi holidays', ordered the Bench.The Centre on Friday has informed the Supreme Court that steps have been taken to process for the appointment of …

Supreme Court to Centre: No justification to hold on to Lokpal law, absence of Leader of Opposition no reason to delay
7 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court to Centre: No justification to hold on to Lokpal law, absence of Leader of Opposition no reason to delay

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that the Lokpal law as it stands today is “workable” and there is no “justification” to hold it back till the proposed amendments are effected. Earlier in March, the central government told the Supreme Court that the Lokpal amendment bill, which recognises the leader of the single largest opposition party in Lok Sabha as …

No barrier to naming Lokpal: SC
7 years, 11 months ago

No barrier to naming Lokpal: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday found the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013 an “eminently workable piece of legislation”, which provides for the appointment of Lokpal Chairperson and members even in the absence of a recognised Leader of Opposition. The judgment goes against the very logic of the government’s argument that appointment of Lokpal Chairperson and members is not currently …

Don't wait for Parliament approval, set up Lokpal soon: SC to Centre
7 years, 11 months ago

Don't wait for Parliament approval, set up Lokpal soon: SC to Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to set up the ‘anti-corruption ombudsman’ Lokpal under the 2013 law without waiting for Parliament approval of the standing committee’s suggestion for amending the law to include leader of single largest party in the place of LoP to be part of the search committee. A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi …

Not Giving Primacy To CJI's Opinion On Appointments Does Not Make The Lokpal Act Unconstitutional: SC
7 years, 11 months ago

Not Giving Primacy To CJI's Opinion On Appointments Does Not Make The Lokpal Act Unconstitutional: SC

Live Law  

Whether the primacy should be accorded to Chief Justice of India or not is for the legislature to decide, the bench said.Dismissing the challenge against constitutionality of certain provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, the Supreme Court has held that the Constitution does not mandate that in all matters concerning the appointment to various offices in different bodies, primacy …

In Lokpal verdict, SC swerves away from its earlier view about LoP
7 years, 11 months ago

In Lokpal verdict, SC swerves away from its earlier view about LoP

The Hindu  

: The Supreme Court judgment on Thursday holding that appointments to the Lokpal can be made in the absence of the Leader of Opposition in the selection panel is a starkly contrary view to what the court had in 2014. Lodha observed that the LoP held a significant position in House of People and is a “voice representing views contrary …

No justification to hold it back: SC raps Centre over enforcement of Lokpal Act
7 years, 11 months ago

No justification to hold it back: SC raps Centre over enforcement of Lokpal Act

India TV News  

The Supreme Court today came down hard at the Centre for holding back the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013 until the proposed amendments are effected. The top court's verdict put the ball in the government's court which was holding back the enforcement of the law on grounds that there were several amendments to be made in the Lokpal Act’s …

Can appoint Lokpal without LoP, says SC
7 years, 11 months ago

Can appoint Lokpal without LoP, says SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday found the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013 an "eminently workable piece of legislation" which provides for the appointment of Lokpal chairperson and members even in the absence of a recognised Leader of Opposition. The judgment goes against the very logic of the government's argument that appointments of Lokpal chairperson and members is not currently …

Breaking: Lokpal Act A Workable Legislation: No Need To Keep It Pending: SC To Centre [Read Judgment]
7 years, 11 months ago

Breaking: Lokpal Act A Workable Legislation: No Need To Keep It Pending: SC To Centre [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Strongly pushing for appointment of a Lokpal, the Supreme Court today said the existing Lokpal Act is a workable piece of legislation and there was no justification to keep its operation pending.A bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Navin Sinha was delivering judgment in a batch of public interest litigations filed three years ago by NGO Common Cause and …

Waiting for the Lokpal
7 years, 11 months ago

Waiting for the Lokpal

The Hindu  

In a hearing recently regarding non-operationalisation of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, more than three years after the law was enacted, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi reportedly argued in the Supreme Court that the court has no powers to direct the government on when and how the law should be enforced. In order to operationalise the law, the government had its …

Can’t appoint Lokpal for now, Centre tells SC
8 years ago

Can’t appoint Lokpal for now, Centre tells SC

The Hindu  

The Centre on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that appointment of the anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal, is not possible now. Appearing before a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi said the amendments to the Lokpal law, concerning the substitution of the Leader of Opposition with the leader of the single largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha on …

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal
8 years ago

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal

Live Law  

Will India finally have a Lokpal soon? Judgment reserved”, a Bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi said.The hearing of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had touched its peak on November 23, 2016 when the apex court pulled. The hearing of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had touched its peak on November 23, 2016 when the apex …

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal
8 years ago

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal

Live Law  

Will India finally have a Lokpal soon? Judgment reserved”, a Bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi said.The hearing of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had touched its peak on November 23, 2016 when the apex court pulled. The hearing of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had touched its peak on November 23, 2016 when the apex …

Editorial: Appointing a Lokpal
8 years, 4 months ago

Editorial: Appointing a Lokpal

The Hindu  

By admonishing the Union government for delaying the appointment of a Lokpal, the Supreme Court has sent across a timely message that efforts to cleanse the economy must be matched by equally strong measures to cleanse public life too. The only reason for the delay in the appointment of the Lokpal is that a minor amendment to the Lokpal and …

Supreme Court hauls up Centre for delay in naming Lokpal
8 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hauls up Centre for delay in naming Lokpal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre for dragging its feet in appointing “corruption ombudsman” Lokpal and observed that the Lokpal law could not be rendered ineffective due to the delay in taking a decision by the government on the status of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Chandrachud and L. Nageswara Rao, hearing …

SC Questions Government On ‘Why It Is Dragging Its Feet’ On Lokpal
8 years, 4 months ago

SC Questions Government On ‘Why It Is Dragging Its Feet’ On Lokpal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising the Chief Justice, T.S.Thakur, and justices D.Y.Chandrachud, and L.Nageswara Rao, today grilled the Attorney General, Mukul Rohatgi, on why the Court could not interpret the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, in a manner to make it functional, till Parliament could amend the Act.Amidst Rohatgi’s reservations that such a move would mean that the Court. The …

Government can’t simply sit on Lokpal’s Appointment; SC raps Government [Read Petition]
8 years, 10 months ago

Government can’t simply sit on Lokpal’s Appointment; SC raps Government [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Rapping the Government for delaying the Lokpal’s appointment despite past assurances, the Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the Attorney General of India to inform the Court on the next date, the steps taken to make the Lokpal’s appointment. The Court was hearing an application filed by Common Cause, seeking to amend its Writ Petition, which had been filed …

SC refuses to entertain plea on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
9 years, 1 month ago

SC refuses to entertain plea on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

SC refuses to entertain plea on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction for appointing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, saying the aggrieved person was "capable enough" to approach it.A bench New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction …

Leader of Opposition's absence won't invalidate Lokpal, CVC appointments: AG
10 years, 4 months ago

Leader of Opposition's absence won't invalidate Lokpal, CVC appointments: AG

Firstpost  

The absence of recognised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha will not invalidate appointments in various statutory bodies including Lokpal and CVC among others, Attorney General has said. New Delhi: The absence of recognised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha will not invalidate appointments in various statutory bodies including Lokpal and CVC among others, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has said. …

Government holds discussion on amending Lokpal Act in absence of Leader of Opposition
10 years, 4 months ago

Government holds discussion on amending Lokpal Act in absence of Leader of Opposition

India TV News  

New Delhi: With nearly three weeks left for retirement of CBI Director Ranjit Sinha, the government on Friday held discussion on the issue of bringing an amendment in the Lokpal Act for selection of his successor in the absence of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. As per the Act, the selection of the CBI Chief has to be …

Will go by laid-down rules on Lokpal appointment: Rajnath
10 years, 6 months ago

Will go by laid-down rules on Lokpal appointment: Rajnath

India TV News  

New Delhi: The government will go by the laid-down rules in deciding on appointments to the posts of Lokpal, CVC and other statutory authorities with the Leader of Opposition, who is a member of the selection panel for choosing them, not having been designated for the Lower House. The Department of Personnel and Training, the nodal authority for processing the …

We’ll respond in court on LoP issue: Venkaiah Naidu
10 years, 6 months ago

We’ll respond in court on LoP issue: Venkaiah Naidu

The Hindu  

Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday refused to be drawn into a discussion on the controversial issue of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. However, when asked that the Supreme Court had sought the government’s views on the subject in the context of the appointment of Lokpal, Mr. Naidu said the government’s stand would be …

Apex Court demands response for absence of Leader of Opposition in Parliament; comes down on Centre for keeping Lokpal Act in ‘cold storage’
10 years, 7 months ago

Apex Court demands response for absence of Leader of Opposition in Parliament; comes down on Centre for keeping Lokpal Act in ‘cold storage’

Live Law  

The apex Court of the country has reportedly come down heavily on the Modi Government for keeping the Lokpal Act in an indeterminate state for a considerable amount of time. Questioning the Government over its view on the selection panel comprising the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, it said that such an …

Apex Court demands response for absence of Leader of Opposition in Parliament; comes down on Centre for keeping Lokpal Act in ‘cold storage’
10 years, 7 months ago

Apex Court demands response for absence of Leader of Opposition in Parliament; comes down on Centre for keeping Lokpal Act in ‘cold storage’

Live Law  

The apex Court of the country has reportedly come down heavily on the Modi Government for keeping the Lokpal Act in an indeterminate state for a considerable amount of time. Questioning the Government over its view on the selection panel comprising the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, it said that such an …

SC to interpret LoP provision for Lokpal selection
10 years, 7 months ago

SC to interpret LoP provision for Lokpal selection

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to decide by September 9 on the status of Leader of Opposition and made it clear that the Lokpal legislation could not be put into cold storage. Even as the AG submitted that the Centre was reviewing the entire Lokpal Act and the Rules, the CJI said “the court will interpret the …

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