Lokpal order to proceed against sitting HC judge is 'very disturbing': SC
Thursday, 20 February 2025 () The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the Lokpal's decision to bring high court judges under its jurisdiction and has sought responses from the Lokpal's registrar general and the Centre. The apex court questioned the validity of the Lokpal's order, which was seen as a threat to judicial independence, and restricted any disclosure related to the complaint.
A Lokpal full bench, led by ex-SC judge A M Khanwilkar, reaffirmed that sitting judges are public servants under the Lokpal Act, contradicting a 1991 SC ruling... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 20 February 2025 ()
