20Feb 2025

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SC to Decide Lokpal’s Authority Over High Court Judges

Why in the News? The Supreme Court will examine whether High Court judges fall under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, following complaints against a sitting judge. The ruling will clarify judicial accountability while ensuring protection from arbitrary investigations without CJI’s prior approval. Highlights about the news: The Supreme Court (SC) will review whether High …

04Jun 2024

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LOKPAL AND LOKAYUKTAS

Background The history of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is rooted in the global concept of ombudsman institutions. The idea of an ombudsman can be traced back to Sweden in 1809, and it gained prominence after World War II. In India, the concept of a constitutional Ombudsman was first proposed by Ashok Kumar Sen, the …

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SC to Decide Lokpal’s Authority Over High Court Judges

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