Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Lokpal and Lokayukta — Landmark Judgments

Constitution VerifiedUPSC Verified
Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

Common Cause vs. Union of India

2017

The 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

1998

Though 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

2014

The 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…

Featured
🎯PREP MANAGER
Your 6-Month Blueprint, Updated Nightly
AI analyses your progress every night. Wake up to a smarter plan. Every. Single. Day.
Ad Space
🎯PREP MANAGER
Your 6-Month Blueprint, Updated Nightly
AI analyses your progress every night. Wake up to a smarter plan. Every. Single. Day.