Supreme Court suo motu stays Lokpal's decision to entertain complaint against High Court judges: 'Something very disturbing'

The Supreme Court in the case In Re: Order dated January 27, 2025 passed by Lokpal of India and Ancilliary Issues observed and has issued notice to the Union Government in a suo motu case initiated against a Lokpal decision which held that it can exercise jurisdiction over High Court Judges.

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The bench comprising of Justice BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Abhay S Oka was hearing the present matter.

The bench in the case expressed disapproval of the Lokpal's reasoning and stayed the operation of the order.

The court in the case observed and has issued notice to the Registrar General of the Lokpal and the complainant. Thus, the bench injuncted the complainant from disclosing the name of the High Court judge and the contents of the complaint.

The bench headed by Justice Gavai commented on the reasoning of Lokpal, 'Something very disturbing.' The counsel, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta submitted before the court that the Lokpal's interpretation was wrong and a High Court Judge was never intended to be brought under the Lokpal.