Supreme Court of India

Justice K.P. Mohapatra v. Sri Ram Chandra Nayak and Ors.

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Reported as [2002] SUPP. 3 S.C.R. 166
Bench M.B. Shah and D.M. Dharmadhikari JJ.
Decided 9 October 2002

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Orissa Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 1995-Section 3(1)-Appointment of Lokpal.-Chief Minister proposing three names for office of Lokpal to Chief Justice of High Court and Leader of Opposition-Chief Justice agreeing for appointment of retired High Court Judge while Leader of Opposition proposing another name-Government appointing retired High Court Judge as Lokpal- · High Court setting aside the appointment as there was no effective consultation with the Leader of Opposition-On appeal held. High Court erred in selling aside the appointment since the consultation with Chief Justice is mandatory

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