SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges
The apex court emphasised that it would only determine the jurisdictional issue within the contours of the Lokpal Act and ...
Hiring prosecution, inquiry wing heads under Lokpal’s domain: Govt
The government on Thursday denied any role in delay in the appointment of key officials in the prosecution and inspection ...
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Delhi High Court stays Lokpal proceedings against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court on March 20 stayed proceedings initiated by the Lokpal of India against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar ...
Lokpal’s jurisdiction over high court judges: Supreme Court to hear suo motu case on April 15
The Supreme Court had stayed the Lokpal order which said the anti-corruption body is authorised to investigate complaints ...
SC Appoints Ranjit Kumar As Amicus In Suo Moto Case On Lokpal's Power To Take Complaints Against HC Judges
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed senior advocate Ranjit Kumar as an amicus curiae (friend of the court) in the matter ...
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Centre disputes Lokpal order for probe against HC judge, says high courts are constitutional offices
In its previous hearing, Supreme Court had stayed Lokpal's order saying it was 'something very, very disturbing' & concerned ...
Supreme Court to consider whether Lokpal has powers over judges of constitutional courts
Supreme Court examines Lokpal's jurisdiction over judges, sparking debate on independence of judiciary and constitutional ...
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Supreme Battle: Lokpal's Jurisdiction Over High Court Judges Under Scrutiny
The Supreme Court is set to examine the jurisdiction of Lokpal in handling complaints against sitting high court judges. A special bench is questioning the anti-corruption watchdog's powers and their ...
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Can Lokpal Entertain Complaint Against HC Judge? Supreme Court To Hear On April 15
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 18) adjourned till April 15 the hearing of the suo motu case initiated against a Lokpal ...
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Lokpal to appoint director of inquiry, director of prosecution: Government
The two key posts of director of inquiry and director of prosecution are to be filled by the Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas ...
Justice Yashwant Varma Halted CBI Investigation Into Corruption Allegations Against Shibu Soren, Claims Amit Malviya
BJP leader Amit Malviya has alleged that Justice Yashwant Varma had stayed proceedings against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader and former CM Shibu Soren.
Supreme Court appoints amicus curiae to examine Lokpal’s power to probe HC judges
Kumar will assist the top court from the point of view of the complainant, who filed the complaint against a high court judge ...