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Can Lokpal hear complaints against high court judges? SC to hear arguments on Apr 30
Can Lokpal hear complaints against high court judges? SC to hear arguments on Apr 30
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 04:34 PM IST
PTI |
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 constitutional provisions.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Does Lokpal have jurisdiction to hear cases against HC judges? SC to examine
Does Lokpal have jurisdiction to hear cases against HC judges? SC to examine
Published on Mar 18, 2025 06:02 PM IST
PTI |
SC to hear on Mar 18 suo motu proceeding initiated over Lokpal's order
SC to hear on Mar 18 suo motu proceeding initiated over Lokpal's order
Published on Mar 16, 2025 11:29 AM IST
PTI |
SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges
The court signalled its strong disapproval of the ombudsman’s stance in entertaining two complaints against the sitting high court judge.
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 04:46 AM IST
SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’
The court signalled its strong disapproval of the ombudsman’s stance in entertaining two complaints against the sitting high court judge
Published on Feb 20, 2025 12:08 PM IST
SC to examine Lokpal’s powers over HC judges
This principle was derived from the need to uphold judicial independence while ensuring accountability.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Corruption erodes trust, undermines democracy: CJI Sanjiv Khanna
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the doctrine of public trust as central to the functioning of democracy, calling it the invisible force that sustains democratic governance
Published on Jan 17, 2025 08:27 AM IST
CBI books three ex-BOI officials in corruption case
CBI has charged three former Bank of India officials with corruption, following a Lokpal directive. The case involves cheating and abuse of official position.
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case: Bizman Hiranandani named as accused in FIR
Businessman Darshan Hiranandani, who accused ex-MP Mahua Moitra, is now a co-accused in CBI's cash-for-query FIR against them both.
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 04:46 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Darshan Hiranandani named in CBI's FIR in cash-for-query case: Report
Darshan Hiranandani has been named in the FIR filed by the CBI in the cash-for-query case, media reports said.
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 07:22 PM IST
‘Accepted undue advantage’: CBI report on ‘cash-for-query’ charge against Moitra
Moitra has denied wrongdoing, and is set to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on a TMC ticket from Krishnanagar in West Bengal.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 03:40 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, new Delhi
Lokpal orders CBI to file FIR against Mahua Moitra in cash for queries charges
Moitra is accused of giving direct access of her official MP ID to businessman Darshan Hiranandani to post questions on the Lok Sabha portal on her behalf.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 11:13 PM IST
Lokpal likely to decide on action against Mahua Moitra this week
CBI’s findings against Moitra, who was expelled from the Lok Sabha last year, are “detailed and based on evidence”.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 03:29 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Lokpal directs CBI to probe corruption case involving JMM president Shibu Soren
The Lokpal’s order came on Monday in a petition filed by a Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey in 2020
Published on Mar 05, 2024 03:23 PM IST
President appoints ex-SC judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as Lokpal chairperson
Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar will be the second Lokpal of India, after Pinaki Chandra Ghose, who retired in May 2022 after a two-year tenure in office
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 08:56 PM IST
Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was on Tuesday appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 09:07 PM IST
PM Modi-led panel clears names for Lokpal chief, vigilance commissioner
The Lokpal is currently headed by justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty, who is the acting chairperson. Of the two VC posts, one is vacant.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 04:39 AM IST
Govt makes key appointments, promotions in bureaucratic rejig
Apurva Chandra, who previously served as information and broadcasting secretary, has been appointed as health and family welfare secretary
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
CBI files PE to probe ‘cash-for-query’ allegations against Mahua Moitra
The CBI’s investigation in the cash-for-query allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra is based on a reference by Lokpal.
Updated on Nov 26, 2023 03:55 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Mahua Moitra's 'specially bred pit bulls' attack after BJP MP's Lokpal, CBI post
Nishikant Dubey claimed today that the body had recommended a CBI probe into the allegations levelled against Moitra.
Published on Nov 08, 2023 07:56 PM IST
BJP MP claims CBI probe ordered against Mahua Moitra; she says ‘can count shoes’
Nishikant Dubey has lodged a complaint against Moitra with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Published on Nov 08, 2023 04:48 PM IST
‘Parl ID used in Dubai’: Nishikant Dubey moves Lokpal against Mahua Moitra
BJP lawmaker from Jharkhand, Nishikant Dubey, lodged a complaint against Moitra to the Speaker last week
Updated on Oct 22, 2023 05:52 AM IST
'Bribe for question' row: BJP MP moves Lokpal against Mahua Moitra
TMC's Moitra remained combative and kept up her attack on the Adani Group, alleging that charges have been levelled against her at its behest.
Published on Oct 21, 2023 09:33 PM IST
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Prayagraj’s UPRTOU sets up student grievances panel under Lokpal
The Lokpal will supervise the committee for which the University has appointed former vice-chancellor of Allahabad University, Prof PK Sahoo
Updated on May 30, 2023 07:32 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
JMM seeks apology from BJP MP over his Lokpal, EC remark
Addressing the party workers at BJP’s protest in Ranchi on Tuesday, Dubey had vowed to ensure that the family of chief minister Hemant Soren landed in jail.
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 10:11 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ranchi
CBI registers its first case under Lokpal
The agency filed the case against Manager Singh, former director-general of the National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, and V K Singh, owner of a private construction company, apart from unidentified public servants.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 03:16 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi