The Delhi High Court ruled that the Lokpal must mandatorily hear public servants before ordering any investigation. The Court quashed a corruption probe against a Railway officer for violating Section 20(3) and principles of natural justice.
New Delhi, March 11: The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday(11th March) granted bail to Tej Pratap Yadav, Hema Yadav, and other accused individuals in the Land-for-Job scam case. They appeared before the court following the summons issued to them. Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Misa Bharti filed exemption applications.
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.
The Supreme Court today (6th Dec) has issued a notice regarding a petition seeking protections for Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) members in private companies against arbitrary actions and retaliation. The petition argues that the lack of safeguards violates constitutional rights and calls for ICC members to be classified as public servants, ensuring their independence and safety.