India’s top anti-corruption body, Lokpal, faces backlash for paying Rs 50 lakh/month rent at The Ashok Hotel and planning to buy seven Rs 70 lakh BMWs for its members. Critics question the priority of luxury over accountability and justice.
The Union Budget allocated Rs.123.75 crore for the expansion of the Supreme Court building. According to the budget speech, this funding is designated for a central sector project aimed at the court’s infrastructure development. The expansion is expected to enhance facilities and efficiency. This move highlights the government’s focus on judicial infrastructure.
