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

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal

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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 court pulled up the Centre over the delay in appointment of Lokpal saying it should not allow the law to become a “dead letter.” NOT POSSIBLE IN CURRENT SCENARIO: AG Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi had argued that the Lokpal cannot be appointed in the current scenario as amendments regarding the definition of the Leader of Opposition in the Lokpal Act was pending in the Parliament. “Unless the proposed amendment making Leader of the Largest Opposition party as Leader of Opposition is passed by Parliament, the Lokpal can’t be appointed,” Rohatgi said. The apex court had said that the Lokpal law that came into being after a nationwide stir led by Anna Hazare cannot be made redundant just because the legislation was not amended to bring in the leader of the largest Opposition party in the selection panel.

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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 …

Lok Sabha Elections : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging Rejection Of Independent Candidate's Nomination
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging Rejection Of Independent Candidate's Nomination

Live Law  

The Supreme Court refused to entertain the petition filed by Abhishek Dangi challenging his rejection of nomination from Jehanabad Constituency as an independent candidate in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Aravind Kumar was hearing a Special Leave Petition challenging the Patna High Court's order that had dismissed the Writ petition filed by him. …

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was on Tuesday appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal. “President Droupadi Murmu is pleased to appoint Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the chairperson of the Lokpal,” a communique sent by the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated. Justice Khanwilkar served as the judge of Supreme Court from May 13, 2016 to July 29, 2022. Prior …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Chirag Paswan's Plea Against Speaker's Decision Recognising Pashupati Paras As Leader Of Lok Janshakti Party In Lok Sabha
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Chirag Paswan's Plea Against Speaker's Decision Recognising Pashupati Paras As Leader Of Lok Janshakti Party In Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by MP of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan, challenging the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker recognizing Pashupati Paras as the party floor leader. During the course of hearing, Advocate AK Bajpai appearing for the petitioners submitted before the Court that the decision of naming Pashupati Paras as the Party …

Delhi HC discards plea seeking appointment of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, says no statutory requirement for post
5 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC discards plea seeking appointment of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, says no statutory requirement for post

Firstpost  

‘No Leader of Opposition is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha till now, despite the largest Opposition party having elected its leader,’ the petition stated. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking direction to the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to appoint a leader of the Opposition saying there is …

Delhi HC Refuses Urgent Hearing To Petition Seeking Directions To Appoint Leader Of Opposition In Lok Sabha
5 years, 9 months ago

Delhi HC Refuses Urgent Hearing To Petition Seeking Directions To Appoint Leader Of Opposition In Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant urgent hearing to a petition seeking directions to appoint Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.The vacation bench of Justices Jyoti Singh and Manoj Ohri directed the listing of the matter on July 8, after observing that there was no urgency in the case.The petition filed by Advocates Manmohan Singh Narula …

Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Directions For Appointment Of Leader Of Opposition
5 years, 9 months ago

Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Directions For Appointment Of Leader Of Opposition

Live Law  

Highlighting that the Lok Sabha Speaker has not appointed the leader of single largest party in opposition as the Leader of Opposition, a Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking framing of policy in this regardThe petition filed by Advocates Manmohan Singh Narula and Sishmita Kumari states that Leader of Opposition is a 'statutory post' …

BJP will have no walkover in Lok Sabha, says Rahul Gandhi as Congress admits party can't stake claim for post of LoP
5 years, 9 months ago

BJP will have no walkover in Lok Sabha, says Rahul Gandhi as Congress admits party can't stake claim for post of LoP

Firstpost  

Asserting that the Congress MPs in the Lok Sabha will ‘work together like a pride of brave-hearted lions’ to protect the Constitution, party president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stated that even though the party was two MPs short of qualifying as the main Opposition party, “the BJP will have no walkover in the Parliament”. He also used the platform to …

Lokpal members to take oath today: Four judges, SSB ex-chief, three former IAS, IRS officers part of team
6 years ago

Lokpal members to take oath today: Four judges, SSB ex-chief, three former IAS, IRS officers part of team

Firstpost  

A high-level selection committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recommended the appointments for chairperson and members of the Lokpal. Former Chief Justices of different high courts, Justice Dilip B Bhosale, Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Abhilasha Kumari, besides sitting Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court Ajay Kumar Tripathi were appointed as judicial members in the Lokpal. Former first woman chief …

India gets first Lokpal: Whether ombudsman will bring in change or be restricted to optics remains a question
6 years ago

India gets first Lokpal: Whether ombudsman will bring in change or be restricted to optics remains a question

Firstpost  

With the appointment of former SC judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose as country’s first Lokpal, it will be interesting to see what tangible changes it can lead to or will it remain good for optics alone The Compendium on Parliamentary Enactments prepared by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat has an interesting adjective for the ‘Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013’ that finally resulted …

Breaking: Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Appointed As First Lokpal Of India
6 years ago

Breaking: Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Appointed As First Lokpal Of India

Live Law  

Five years after the notification of the Lokpal and Lok Ayukta Act, the centre has appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as the Chairperson of the first Lokpal under the Act. "Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed as Lokpal by President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.President of India appoints Justice Dilip B Bhosale, Justice P K Mohanty, Justice …

Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed first Lokpal of India
6 years ago

Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed first Lokpal of India

India Today  

Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was on Tuesday appointed the first Lokpal of India or anti-corruption watchdog by President Ram Nath Kovind. President of India appoints Justice Dilip B Bhosale, Justice P K Mohanty, Justice Abhilasha Kumari and Justice AK Tripathi as judicial members. PC Ghose's name was finalised and recommended in a Selection Committee meeting comprising Prime …

Former Supreme Court judge Justice PC Ghose set to be India's first Lokpal: Report
6 years ago

Former Supreme Court judge Justice PC Ghose set to be India's first Lokpal: Report

India TV News  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose was on Sunday recommended to be the first Lokpal or anti-corruption ombudsman of India. His name was finalised and recommended by the Selection Committee comprising of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, eminent jurist Mukul Rohatgi. His appointment, if made by the government, may trigger …

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 …

Supreme Court asks AG to inform within 10 days date for meeting of Lokpal selection committee
6 years ago

Supreme Court asks AG to inform within 10 days date for meeting of Lokpal selection committee

India TV News  

Supreme Court asks AG to inform within 10 days date for meeting of Lokpal selection committee The search committee, headed by former apex court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai has recommended three panels of names to the selection committee. The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Attorney General KK Venugopal to inform it about a possible date for meeting of the election …

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 …

Lokpal Search Committee Invites Applications For Preparation Of Panel Of Names For Consideration For Appointment As Chairperson & Members
6 years, 1 month ago

Lokpal Search Committee Invites Applications For Preparation Of Panel Of Names For Consideration For Appointment As Chairperson & Members

Live Law  

Following a deadline fixed by the apex court, the Lokpal Search Committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has invited applications/nominations for preparation of panel of names for consideration by Selection Committee as appointment as Chairperson and Members of Lokpal.To be eligible for appointment as Chairperson, the applicant must have been a Chief Justice. Following a …

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 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 …

Govt. Constitutes Lokpal Search Committee Headed By Justice Ranjana Desai
6 years, 6 months ago

Govt. Constitutes Lokpal Search Committee Headed By Justice Ranjana Desai

Live Law  

The Search Committee for recommending names for Lokpal has finally been constituted by Government under the chairmanship of former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.The Committee also includes as members Justice Sakha Ram Singh Yadav, Mr. Ranjit Kumar, Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Dr. Lalit K. Panwar, Mr. Shabbirhusein S. Khandwawala, Mr. A. Surya Prakash and Dr. AS Kiran. The Search …

Govt. Constitutes Lokpal Search Committee Headed By Justice Ranjana Desai
6 years, 6 months ago

Govt. Constitutes Lokpal Search Committee Headed By Justice Ranjana Desai

Live Law  

The Search Committee for recommending names for Lokpal has finally been constituted by Government under the chairmanship of former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.The Committee also includes as members Justice Sakha Ram Singh Yadav, Mr. Ranjit Kumar, Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Dr. Lalit K. Panwar, Mr. Shabbirhusein S. Khandwawala, Mr. A. Surya Prakash and Dr. AS Kiran. The Search …

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 …

Panel formed to pick Lokpal as Mallikarjun Kharge boycotts meeting
6 years, 8 months ago

Panel formed to pick Lokpal as Mallikarjun Kharge boycotts meeting

Hindustan Times  

The Lokpal selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening decided to go ahead and constitute a search panel to choose the Lokpal, or the anti-corruption ombudsman, after the leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge boycotted the meeting, two people familiar with the development said. Calling the process of appointing the Lokpal under …

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. …

Former AG Mukul Rohatgi Appointed As "Eminent Jurist" In Lokpal Selection Committee: Centre Tells SC [Read Order]
6 years, 10 months ago

Former AG Mukul Rohatgi Appointed As "Eminent Jurist" In Lokpal Selection Committee: Centre Tells SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

Former Attorney General of India and Senior Counsel Mr. Mukul Rohatgi has been appointed as the "eminent jurist" in the Lokpal selection committee, the Centre informed the Supreme Court today.Attorney General K.K. Venugopal informed a Bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi that the decision was taken on 11 May, making Mr. Rohatgi a part of the selection committee, which is …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Lokpal and the law
7 years, 10 months ago

Lokpal and the law

The Hindu  

The Centre’s obvious reluctance to set up a statutory anti-corruption institution stands completely exposed after the Supreme Court made it clear that the existing Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 is workable on its own, without having to be amended as proposed by the government. The government was on weak legal footing when it claimed it was awaiting the passage 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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