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Samiksha DwivediAIR 56

Question 2GS2GS2

Who is a public servant under Article 14 of the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act? Critically examine the case for including constitutional courts (or higher judiciary) under the purview of Lokpal. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Lokpal & Lokayukta Act was introduced in 2013 to curb the institutionalized corruption & create a vigilance framework nationwide.

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Main Body

Lokpal & Lokayukta Act was introduced in 2013 to curb the institutionalized corruption & create a vigilance framework nationwide.

Public servant – Article 14 of Lokpal Act

1. PM – for internal issues

2. Ministers under centre/Union

3. Group A, B, C, D Officials

4. MPs

5. Officials, societies, trust & bodiesunder 4E core in main from govt & foreign donation 4 & 6/10 URC

Constitutional courts under lokpal

Should not be understood by officials & government machinery (ED) against opposition.

by taxpayers money

Rising cases of corruption (Delhi HC justice corruption case of burnt notes of account principles – judges adjudicate judges)
Lack of third party vigilance on court (Baiplor principles – judge adjustable judges)

Should not Constitutional courts are constitutional authority opened any legislative authority (LC).

Separation of power – executive constitute gain judicial authority adjudicate judiciary & lead to political court appeasement
Misuse of govt machinery (ED) against opposition

The matter is currently subjudice. However, judicial accountability needs to be developed with a third party oversight to balance accountability & independence.

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Conclusion

Should not be understood by officials & government machinery (ED) against opposition. The matter is currently subjudice. However, judicial accountability needs to be developed with a third party oversight to balance accountability & independence.

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Topper

Samiksha Dwivedi

AIR 56

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies

Quasi-judicial Bodies

Lokpal and Lokayukta Act - Definition and Scope

Writing Stats

234

Total words

7

Paragraphs

4

Bullets

analytical

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