Lokpal appointment put on hold
11 years ago

Lokpal appointment put on hold

The Hindu  

The UPA government has put on hold its move to appoint the first Lokpal, following allegations of a flawed selection procedure. Highly placed government sources told The Hindu that the rules framed under the Lokpal Act would be amended appropriately to ensure that the selection was fair and there was no criticism from any quarter. As the model code of conduct was in force, it would not be possible for the government to convene a meeting of the selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, to enable Lokpal formation, the sources pointed out. Common Cause said: “The rule, in so far as it provides that the search committee shall prepare a panel of persons to be considered by the selection committee for appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal, from amongst the list of persons provided by the Central Government, directly runs counter to the very object of having an independent Lokpal and the provisions of the said Act.” The rules framed under the Lokpal Act “are illegal since the mandatory provision of Section 61, requiring that any rule or regulation framed under the Act be laid before each House of Parliament for a total period of 30 days, has not been complied with,” the NGO said.

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Why Supreme Court wants to protect high court judges from Lokpal scrutiny
1 month, 1 week 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, 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: …

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 …

SC to examine Lokpal’s powers over HC judges
1 month, 1 week ago

SC to examine Lokpal’s powers over HC judges

Hindustan Times  

Do high court judges come under the purview of India’s anti-corruption ombudsman for “public servants”, the Lokpal? That’s the important question the Supreme Court will take up Thursday, when it considers a reference arising from the Lokpal’s decision to entertain two complaints against a sitting high court judge accused of influencing an additional district judge and another high court judge …

'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 …

After Split Verdict, Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench Rejects Challenge To Appointment Of Shiksha Karmis In Madhya Pradesh
2 months ago

After Split Verdict, Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench Rejects Challenge To Appointment Of Shiksha Karmis In Madhya Pradesh

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, while deciding a case pertaining to the appointment of Shiksha Karmis, opined that bias cannot be inferred if members, who were alleged to be close relatives of appointees, did not participate in the interview. Essentially, the appellants/Shiksha Karmis had challenged the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to cancel their appointments in 1998 due to the appellants' relationship …

In five years, Lokpal ordered probe in 24 cases, granted prosecution sanction in six
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

When will Selection Committee meet to select Lokpal, asks SC
6 years ago

When will Selection Committee meet to select Lokpal, asks SC

The Quint  

New Delhi, March 7 The Supreme Court on Thursday sought to know, within 10 days, the possible date for the Selection Committee's meeting to finalise names for the Lokpal - a three-member, anti-corruption watchdog comprising a chairman, a judicial and non-judical member would take place. Venugopal to inform them of the date after he said that the Search Committee, headed …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Nothing wrong in CJI's opinion not having primacy over Lokpal appointment: SC
7 years, 11 months ago

Nothing wrong in CJI's opinion not having primacy over Lokpal appointment: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the provision of the Lokpal law giving no primacy to the Chief Justice of India's opinion on who should be appointed as Lokpal Chairperson and Members. The Chief Justice of India's opinion need not always get primacy. A Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi made these conclusions in a separate judgment dealing with a …

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 …

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