Cabinet approves draft lokpal bill

The Union Cabinet today approved the Lokpal Bill which is to be tabled in Parliament in the Monsoon Session. While the Prime Minister is kept out of purview of the ambit of Lokpal, Higher Judiciary and MPs conduct inside the Parliament is also excluded. PM can be questioned by the Lokpal after he demits office. The office of the Lokpal will have eight members besides the Chairman. 50% of the members will be from the judiciary. The Lokpal can enquire on any offence till the period of seven years from the date on which it was committed.