NEW DELHI: Today, 20th Feb, The Supreme Court has put a stay on a recent order passed by the Lokpal, which had ruled that complaints against High Court judges can be heard under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
The Lokpal has dismissed a corruption complaint against former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, citing lack of jurisdiction. The anti-corruption Inspector clarified that sitting judges and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court do not fall within its purview under Section 14 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act. This provision restricts the Lokpal’s authority to probe complaints against such high-ranking judicial officials.
