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 frame. "Before passing any order, we would like the competent authority in the Union of India to place before us on affidavit the details of steps which are likely to be taken for appointment of Lokpal, indicating the time frame during which the steps of appointment would be taken," the bench said. On May 15, the Centre had told the apex court that senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi has been appointed as an eminent jurist in the selection committee for appointment of Lokpal.

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DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal
1 month, 1 week 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: …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

Process of Appointing New Lokayukta is in Final Stage: Karnataka CM
2 years, 9 months ago

Process of Appointing New Lokayukta is in Final Stage: Karnataka CM

News 18  

: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the process of appointing a new Lokayukta for the state is at final stage and it will be completed at the earliest. The Chief Minister's statement came a day after the Karnataka High Court indicated that the process of appointment of the Lokayukta was under active consideration of the state government. …

'Deliberately Misled House' : Breach Of Privilege Motion Against Law Minister Over Statement On Judges Appointments
3 years, 8 months ago

'Deliberately Misled House' : Breach Of Privilege Motion Against Law Minister Over Statement On Judges Appointments

Live Law  

Alleging that the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju "deliberately misled the house" with his reply on a query related to judges' appointments, a breach of privilege motion has been moved against him.The motion has been moved by Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas of the Communist Party of India, who had earlier raised a starred question seeking the details of the …

Court Master Vacancy At Lokpal Of India
4 years, 5 months ago

Court Master Vacancy At Lokpal Of India

Live Law  

Lokpal of India invites application for appointment by Transfer on Deputation /Transfer to the post of Court Master from the eligible candidates working in the Ministries/Departments of the Central Government and Autonomous/Constitutional Organizations/Tribunals following the Central Government Rules/norms/procedures/pay scales etc. of Post: 02 Age Limit: 56 Years Essential Qualification and Experience The Officers who are an employee of the Central …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ex-Supreme Court judge PC Ghose likely to become India's first Lokpal, announcement tomorrow
6 years ago

Ex-Supreme Court judge PC Ghose likely to become India's first Lokpal, announcement tomorrow

India Today  

Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose is likely to become India's first Lokpal or anti-corruption watchdog, reports said. His name was finalised and recommended in a Selection Committee meeting comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, and eminent jurist Mukul Rohatgi. The announcement has come days after the Supreme Court sought to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

SC dissatisfied with Centre's lack of action for Lokpal search committee, asks for fresh affidavit with relevant details
6 years, 8 months ago

SC dissatisfied with Centre's lack of action for Lokpal search committee, asks for fresh affidavit with relevant details

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over the Centre’s response on the appointment of search committee members for a Lokpal. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over the Centre’s response on the appointment of search committee members for a Lokpal. A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi, R Banumathi, and Navin Sinha asked the Centre to file …

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 …

Maharashtra Govt. To Pay Mukul Rohatgi Rs. 1.21 Crore Fee For Judge Loya Case: RTI Response
6 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Govt. To Pay Mukul Rohatgi Rs. 1.21 Crore Fee For Judge Loya Case: RTI Response

Live Law  

The Maharashtra Government has sanctioned the payment of Rs. 1.21 crore to Senior Counsel Mukul Rohatgi for representing the State before the Supreme Court in the petitions seeking independent probe into CBI Special Judge Brijgopal Harkishan Loya’s death.Mr. 1.21 crore to Senior Counsel Mukul Rohatgi for representing the State before the Supreme Court in the petitions seeking independent probe into …

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, …

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 …

Why have you not appointed Lokayuktas yet, SC asks 12 States
7 years ago

Why have you not appointed Lokayuktas yet, SC asks 12 States

The Hindu  

TThe Supreme Court on Friday directed Chief Secretaries of 11 States to explain the five-year delay in appointment of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokayukta and Uplokayukta. A Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi found that several States have not moved a muscle to appoint Lokayuktas despite the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act coming into existence in 2013. “The Chief Secretaries of the aforesaid …

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. …

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 …

SC Tells U’khand Govt To Appoint Lokayukta Within 8 Months Of Coming Into Force Of New Legislation Of 2017
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Tells U’khand Govt To Appoint Lokayukta Within 8 Months Of Coming Into Force Of New Legislation Of 2017

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice AM Khanwilkar on Wednesday disposed off the writ petition filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay seeking the writ of mandamus to the Uttarakhand government for appointment of the Lokayukta for the state in accordance with the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act of 2011, with a direction to the …

A Lokayukta For Uttarakhand Soon: State Govt Tells SC [Read Order]
7 years, 8 months ago

A Lokayukta For Uttarakhand Soon: State Govt Tells SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today recorded the statement of Uttarakhand government that a Lokayukta will be appointed for the state soon.When the bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud asked the state government's counsel as to when the appointment would be made, she submitted that a fresh legislation to this effect had already been passed and …

A Lokayukta For Uttarakhand Soon: State Govt Tells SC [Read Order]
7 years, 8 months ago

A Lokayukta For Uttarakhand Soon: State Govt Tells SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today recorded the statement of Uttarakhand government that a Lokayukta will be appointed for the state soon.When the bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud asked the state government's counsel as to when the appointment would be made, she submitted that a fresh legislation to this effect had already been passed and …

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 …

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