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Lokpal and Lokayukta — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Common Cause vs. Union of India
2017The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to appoint the Lokpal within a specified timeframe, emphasizing that the delay in appointment was defeating the very purpose of…
Vineet Narain vs. Union of India
1998Though predating the Lokpal Act, this landmark judgment laid the foundation for independent anti-corruption institutions by directing the establishment of the Central Vigilance…
Subramanian Swamy vs. Union of India
2014The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Lokpal Act while clarifying certain provisions regarding the selection process and the inclusion of the Prime Minister…