Lokpal Can Form Prima Facie Opinion Before Issuing Show Cause Notice, No Prior Hearing Required: Delhi High Court

Nupur Thapliyal

16 April 2026 1:40 PM IST

  • Lokpal Can Form Prima Facie Opinion Before Issuing Show Cause Notice, No Prior Hearing Required: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has observed that the Lokpal of India must form a prima facie opinion regarding the existence of a case before issuing a show-cause notice following a preliminary inquiry report. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Renu Bhatnagar said that after the preliminary inquiry report is received by the Lokpal, it is incumbent upon it to consider the...

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