No justification to hold it back: SC raps Centre over enforcement of Lokpal Act
7 years, 10 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 existing form. The apex court had on November 23 last year pulled up the Centre over the delay in appointment of Lokpal, saying it should not allow the law to become a ‘dead letter’. In the Lok Sabha, the largest opposition party Congress has only 45 members and lacks the requisite 10 per cent of total 545 seats, giving rise to the requirement to amend the present Lokpal Act.

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SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges
1 week, 1 day ago

SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday underscored the need for a comprehensive legal examination and “different viewpoints” before ruling on whether the Lokpal has the authority to investigate complaints against sitting high court judges under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The Supreme Court appointed senior advocate Ranjit Kumar as amicus curiae to ensure all perspectives are considered before a decision …

Does Lokpal have jurisdiction to hear cases against HC judges? SC to examine
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1 week, 1 day ago

Does Lokpal have jurisdiction to hear cases against HC judges? SC to examine

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would examine the issue over the jurisdiction of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal in entertaining complaints against sitting high court judges. Mehta previously said that a high court judge would never fall within the ambit of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Mehta said it was a settled proposition of the law that …

Why Supreme Court wants to protect high court judges from Lokpal scrutiny
1 month ago

Why Supreme Court wants to protect high court judges from Lokpal scrutiny

India Today  

On February 20, the Supreme Court stayed a controversial order issued by the Lokpal, which had claimed jurisdiction over sitting high court judges. The Lokpal’s January 27 ruling had asserted that sitting high court judges—if their courts were established under an Act of Parliament—fell within its jurisdiction under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The case was reviewed by a …

DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal
1 month ago

DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal

Deccan Chronicle  

Interpreting the scope of its jurisdiction, India’s anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal declared that the judges of the high courts will come under the definition of public servant, as in its opinion, the high courts were constituted through an act of Parliament, and not the Constitution. The Lokpal, headed by former Supreme Court judge A.M. Khanwilkar, based its opinion on two grounds: …

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’
1 month, 1 week ago

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the Lokpal’s January 27 order, which held that India’s anti-corruption ombudsman could probe complaints against high court judges, calling the anti-corruption authority’s interpretation of its own jurisdiction “very disturbing”. The court signalled its strong disapproval of the ombudsman’s stance in entertaining two complaints against the sitting high court judge, observing: “This is something very …

SC stays Lokpal’s order to probe high court judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’
1 month, 1 week ago

SC stays Lokpal’s order to probe high court judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Febuary 20 Supreme Court puts a stay on the order of Lokpal which held that it has jurisdiction to probe complaints against High Court judges. In addition to this, it has also issued notice and sought responses from the Centre, the Lokpal registrar and the person who has filed complaints against the sitting high court judge. …

Supreme Court stays Lokpal order to probe HC judges
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court stays Lokpal order to probe HC judges

Deccan Chronicle  

A bench of Justices B R Gavai, Surya Kant and Abhay S Oka of the top court rejected Lokpal's reasoning and stayed the execution of the order. The Lokpal passed the order on two complaints filed against a sitting additional judge of the high court, alleging that he influenced an additional district judge in the state, and a judge of …

SC stays Lokpal order giving itself jurisdiction over HC judges
1 month, 1 week ago

SC stays Lokpal order giving itself jurisdiction over HC judges

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a Lokpal order bringing High Court judges under its jurisdiction while terming the top anti-corruption ombudsman’s interpretation “very disturbing”. ‘Public servants’ In a 13-page order, the Lokpal concluded that High Court judges were ‘public servants’ and came within the ambit of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013. But, the Lokpal, in its January …

'Very disturbing': SC stays Lokpal order entertaining complaints against sitting HC judge; issues notice to Centre
1 month, 1 week ago

'Very disturbing': SC stays Lokpal order entertaining complaints against sitting HC judge; issues notice to Centre

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Lokpal order entertaining complaints against a sitting high court judge, terming it "something very, very disturbing" and concerning the independence of the judiciary. A special bench headed by Justice B R Gavai issued notice and sought responses from the Centre, the Lokpal registrar and the person who has filed complaints against …

SC stays Lokpal order entertaining complaints against sitting HC judge
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1 month, 1 week ago

SC stays Lokpal order entertaining complaints against sitting HC judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Lokpal's order, which entertained complaints against a sitting high court judge, terming it as "very disturbing." A special bench headed by Justice B R Gavai issued notice to the Centre and others seeking their responses in the suo motu proceedings initiated over the January 27 order passed by the Lokpal. The …

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Case Over Lokpal Decision That It Entertain Complaint Against High Court Judge
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Case Over Lokpal Decision That It Entertain Complaint Against High Court Judge

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu case over a Lokpal decision that it can exercise jurisdiction over High Court Judges.A Special Bench comprising Justice BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Abhay S Oka will hear the suo motu case tomorrow.In the order passed on January 27, the Lok Pal, headed by. The Supreme Court has initiated a …

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 …

Lokpal Of India Celebrates Foundation Day: A Milestone In The Fight Against Corruption And Strengthening Democracy
2 months, 1 week ago

Lokpal Of India Celebrates Foundation Day: A Milestone In The Fight Against Corruption And Strengthening Democracy

Live Law  

The Foundation Day of the Lokpal of India was held for the first time on 16th January. Justice N.Santosh Hegde, former Judge Supreme Court of India and former Lokayukta, Karnataka, Padma Bhushan Anna Hazare, R.Venkataramani, Attorney General of India, Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of the High Courts, Judges of High Courts, Lokayukta of States, former and present …

Delhi Court Averts Legal Battle, Acquits AAP Leader in Lokpal Bill Protests
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Averts Legal Battle, Acquits AAP Leader in Lokpal Bill Protests

The Hindu  

Delhi court acquits AAP leader Swati Maliwal and two others in a 13-year-old Lokpal bill protest case. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove that the prohibitory orders were issued in the manner prescribed by law and that the accused persons had knowledge of the orders despite which they disobeyed them.

Lok Adalat Has No Power To Dismiss Cases for Non-Appearance Of Party: Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Adalat Has No Power To Dismiss Cases for Non-Appearance Of Party: Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court

Live Law  

Reinforcing the role and limitations of Lok Adalats, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that Lok Adalats do not possess the authority to dismiss a case for non-appearance of a party. The petitioner, Syed Tajamul Bashir, had approached the High Court challenging an order dated September 11, 2021, passed by a Lok Adalat constituted under the …

Plea Against MP Lokayukt Appointment : Supreme Court Mulls Framing Guidelines For Effective Consultation Among Selection Panel Members
1 year ago

Plea Against MP Lokayukt Appointment : Supreme Court Mulls Framing Guidelines For Effective Consultation Among Selection Panel Members

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the State of Madhya Pradesh on a writ petition filed by Madhya Pradesh's opposition leader Umang Singhar challenging the appointment of the State's Lokayukta.While doing so, the Court observed that it was crucial to have in place certain guidelines for the consultation process in the appointment of the Lokayukta. The Supreme Court …

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson
1 year 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 to hear Shibu Soren's appeal against Lokpal order on DA case on February 20
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court to hear Shibu Soren's appeal against Lokpal order on DA case on February 20

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday listed the appeal moved by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha supremo Shibu Soren against its order denying him any relief in Lokpal proceedings in connection with a disproportionate assets case, for hearing on February 20. A bench of Justices Rekha Palli and Sudhir Kumar Jain posted the matter for Tuesday after the petitioner sought …

SC sets aside Kerala High Court order suspending conviction of MP Mohd. Faizal
1 year, 7 months ago

SC sets aside Kerala High Court order suspending conviction of MP Mohd. Faizal

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an order of a Single Judge Bench of the Kerala High Court suspending the conviction of Lok Sabha member in an attempt-to-murder case. ‘Societal interest’ In January, the Single Judge Bench of the High Court had suspended Mr. Faizal’s conviction on the ground that societal interest lay in averting an expensive election. However, …

Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Lakshadweep MP's Plea Against Lok Sabha Not Revoking Disqualification Despite Suspension Of Conviction
2 years ago

Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Lakshadweep MP's Plea Against Lok Sabha Not Revoking Disqualification Despite Suspension Of Conviction

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list tomorrow a fresh petition filed by Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal seeking permission to attend the Lok Sabha as his conviction has been stayed.Faizal has filed the latest petition challenging the refusal of the Lok Sabha Secretariat to withdraw the decision to disqualify him, even after his conviction has been stayed by the …

Lokpal proceedings against JMM chief Shibu Soren stayed by Delhi HC
2 years, 6 months ago

Lokpal proceedings against JMM chief Shibu Soren stayed by Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on September 12 stayed the proceedings initiated by the Lokpal against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren on the basis of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's complaint of "corruption" against the former Jharkhand chief minister. In the complaint made in August 2020, BJP leader Dubey claimed that “Shibu Soren and his family members acquired huge wealth and …

Lokpal proceedings against JMM chief Shibu Soren stayed by Delhi HC
2 years, 6 months ago

Lokpal proceedings against JMM chief Shibu Soren stayed by Delhi HC

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the proceedings initiated by the Lokpal against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren on the basis of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's complaint of "corruption" against the former Jharkhand chief minister. In the complaint made in August 2020, BJP leader Dubey claimed that “Shibu Soren and his family members acquired huge wealth and properties …

Lokpal gets 5,680 corruption complaints during 2021-22
2 years, 8 months ago

Lokpal gets 5,680 corruption complaints during 2021-22

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal received 5,680 complaints during 2021-22, of which over 5,100 were yet to be registered, according to an RTI reply. As many as 61 non-format complaints were pending with various agencies and 5,101 “complaints yet to be registered” for 2021-22, the Lokpal said in a reply to an RTI query filed by a PTI journalist. All …

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 …

SC Issues Notice In Nagaland Govts' Plea Seeking Removal Of Lokayukta For Acts of 'Impropriety'
4 years, 7 months ago

SC Issues Notice In Nagaland Govts' Plea Seeking Removal Of Lokayukta For Acts of 'Impropriety'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in a plea seeking removal of the Nagaland Lokayukta for acts of impropriety.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun issued notice in the plea after Advocate General for the State KN Balgopal argued for the State Government.The plea states that the Lokayukta had insisted on functioning online …

Lokpal member DB Bhosale resigns
5 years, 2 months ago

Lokpal member DB Bhosale resigns

India Today  

Lokpal member Justice Dilip B Bhosale has resigned from his post, official sources said on Thursday. Justice Bhosale was administered the oath of office by Lokpal chairman Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose on March 27, 2019. Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose had in March 2019 took the oath as the first Lokpal of India or anti-corruption watchdog. Also read …

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 …

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 …

Centre was 'forced' to appoint Lokpal under pressure of Supreme Court, people's movement, says Anna Hazare
6 years ago

Centre was 'forced' to appoint Lokpal under pressure of Supreme Court, people's movement, says Anna Hazare

Firstpost  

Hazare said that the Lokpal was being appointed nine years since the people’s movement for the ombudsman’s post. Ralegan Siddhi : After the Lokpal selection panel reportedly cleared the name of a retired Supreme Court Judge for the ombudsman’s post, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has said that the government was “forced” to take the step under pressure of the people’s …

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 …

Five years after Lokpal Act came into force, Centre seeks applications for anti-corruption body chief, members
6 years, 1 month ago

Five years after Lokpal Act came into force, Centre seeks applications for anti-corruption body chief, members

Firstpost  

The government has sought applications for chairman and members of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, nearly five years after the Lokpal Act came into force, officials said Wednesday. New Delhi: The government has sought applications for chairman and members of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, nearly five years after the Lokpal Act came into force, officials said Wednesday. The Supreme Court had recently set …

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 …

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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Much Like An Earlier RTI Response, Govt Dodges Question On Justice Narayan Shukla’s Removal In Lok Sabha
6 years, 7 months ago

Much Like An Earlier RTI Response, Govt Dodges Question On Justice Narayan Shukla’s Removal In Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Government on Wednesday dodged another question in the Lok Sabha regarding action taken by it to facilitate the removal of Justice Narayan Shukla of Allahabad High Court, as recommended by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. The question posed before the Government, as asked by Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor was: “ whether the Government has received …

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, …

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. …

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