Judges (Protection) Act, Won’t Shield Lokayuktha From Prosecution; Karnataka HC Allows Prosecution Of Its Former Chief Justice [Read Judgment]

Dismissing the challenge to proceedings against former Karnataka Lokayukta and former Chief Justice Y. Bhaskar Rao in a corruption and extortion case, the Karnataka High Court has held that the Lokayukta is not protected under the Judges (Protection) Act, 1985. Justice Anand Byrareddy also held that no prior notice to prosecute former Lokayuktas was required under Section 19 of the Prevention...