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lokpal news

Punjab without Lokpal for 7 months, plaints pile up

The vacancy arose following the retirement of justice Vinod Kumar Sharma (retd) on October 8 last year. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on May 24, 2026 06:44 am IST

Lokpal dismisses DA case against Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, says complaints can’t be ‘hearsay’

Former Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti. (PTI File)
Published on Feb 06, 2026 10:01 am IST

Delhi HC gives Lokpal two months to decide on CBI charge sheet against Mahua Moitra

Moitra is accused of giving access to her official MP ID to Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani to post questions on the Lok Sabha portal on her behalf in return for expensive gifts from the businessman (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 06:11 pm IST

Lokpal asks HC for more time to revisit sanction to prosecute MP

TMC MP Mahua Moitra is accused of giving access to her official MP ID to Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani to post questions on the Lok Sabha portal on her behalf. (PTI)
Published on Jan 20, 2026 07:24 am IST

Lokpal seeks more time for decision on filing charge sheet against Mahua Moitra

TMC parliamentarian Mahua Moitra. (PTI)
Published on Jan 19, 2026 12:59 pm IST

Lokpal withdraws tender for 7 BMW cars after furore

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Published on Jan 02, 2026 06:38 am IST

Parliamentary panel suggests urgent steps to operationalise Lokpal's inquiry, prosecution wings

Parliamentary panel suggests urgent steps to operationalise Lokpal's inquiry, prosecution wings
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:14 pm IST

‘Go in for make-in-India EVs’: Amitabh Kant to Lokpal after BMWs tender

By switching to Mahindra EV, Amitabh Kant said he was delighted contribute to India's journey towards a greener future while supporting #MakeInIndia innovation and manufacturing.
Published on Oct 23, 2025 06:00 pm IST

‘Why spend public money?’: Chidambaram slams Lokpal over tender to buy BMW cars

Chidamabaram asserted that even Supreme Court judges are provided modest sedans.
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 10:13 am IST

Lokpal wants 7 luxury BMW cars, request sparks massive outrage

Each car costs more than 60 lakh.
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 12:00 am IST

Lokpal seeks CBI, ED officers to join its inquiry wing

Lokpal seeks CBI, ED officers to join its inquiry wing
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:53 pm IST

Corruption complaints sans prescribed format won't be entertained: Lokpal

Corruption complaints sans prescribed format won't be entertained: Lokpal
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:47 pm IST

Ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Buch gets Lokpal clean chit on Hindenburg allegations

Former Securities and Exchange Board of India chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch was accused of financial fraud, regulatory violations and corruption.
Updated on May 29, 2025 01:53 am IST

SC sets July to hear matter over Lokpal's jurisdiction in examining complaints against judges

SC sets July to hear matter over Lokpal's jurisdiction in examining complaints against judges
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:18 pm IST

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 Oct 06, 2025 04:22 pm IST

SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges

The Supreme Court appointed senior advocate Ranjit Kumar as amicus curiae to ensure all perspectives are considered before a decision is made (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:38 am IST

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

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

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. (ANI PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 04:46 am IST

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’

The court’s official order put the complainant on notice and explicitly barred them from further disclosing the judge’s name. (ANI file photo)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 01:23 pm IST

SC to examine Lokpal’s powers over HC judges

SC to examine Lokpal’s powers over HC judges
Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:18 am IST

Corruption erodes trust, undermines democracy: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna. (ANI)
Published on Jan 17, 2025 08:27 am IST

CBI books three ex-BOI officials in corruption case

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Updated on Sept 21, 2024 07:44 am IST

Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case: Bizman Hiranandani named as accused in FIR

Moitra was expelled on December 8 last year over the cash-for-query charges. (HT Archive)
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 04:46 am IST

Darshan Hiranandani named in CBI's FIR in cash-for-query case: Report

Darshan Hiranandani named in CBI's FIR, says report
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 07:22 pm IST

‘Accepted undue advantage’: CBI report on ‘cash-for-query’ charge against Moitra

TMC leader Mahua Moitra. (HT)
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 03:40 am IST

Lokpal orders CBI to file FIR against Mahua Moitra in cash for queries charges

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 11:13 pm IST

Lokpal likely to decide on action against Mahua Moitra this week

TMC leader Mahua Moitra. (File)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 03:29 am IST

Lokpal directs CBI to probe corruption case involving JMM president Shibu Soren

JMM president Shibu Soren. (File)
Published on Mar 05, 2024 03:23 pm IST

President appoints ex-SC judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as Lokpal chairperson

Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar. (File)
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 08:56 pm IST