Gujarat Lokayukta

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  Justice Rajesh Shukla Sworn-In As 5th Gujarat Lokayukta

  Retired Gujarat High Court Judge Justice Rajesh Shukla was today sworn-in as the fifth Lokayukta of the state by Governor Acharya Devvrat.

• In Gujarat, a new battle between governor and Narendra Modi

  Narendra Modi and Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal are on collision course again after the latter returned the controversial Gujarat Lokayukta Commission Bill 2013 yesterday, despite the state assembly passing it with a clear majority earlier this year.

• Former judge RA Mehta, fought by Modi, withdraws as Gujarat Lokayukta

  In the latest twist to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's war with state Lokayuktas, Justice RA Mehta, who was appointed Lokayukta despite Mr Modi's objections, has refused to take charge.

• Narendra Modi govt gets bill that dilutes powers of Lokayukta passed

  The Narendra Modi government in Gujarat is dogged by yet another controversy. This time over a contentious bill that proposes to alter the appointment process for the state Lokayukta.

• Supreme Court rules against Narendra Modi on Lokayukta, but slams Governor

  "The present Governor has misjudged her role and has insisted, that under the Act, 1986, the Council of Ministers has no role to play in the appointment of the Lokayukta, and that she could therefore, fill it up in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court and the Leader of Opposition. Such attitude is not in conformity, or in c...

• Five big facts on Narendra Modi vs Lokayukta

  Narendra Modi's Gujarat government has moved the Supreme Court against a High Court order upholding the appointment of retired judge RA Mehta as the Lokayukta or ombudsman of the state.

• Narendra Modi takes Lokayukta battle to Supreme Court

  A day after the Gujarat High Court delivered a stinging assessment of his "false sense of invincibility," Narendra Modi has asked the Supreme Court for help.

• Full text: Gujarat High Court order on Lokayukta case

  Narendra Modi was reprimanded harshly today by a Gujarat High Court judge who ruled against Mr Modi's government over the appointment of Gujarat's Lokayukta or ombudsman.

• Narendra Modi showed false sense of invincibility, says angry court in Lokayukta case

  Narendra Modi was reprimanded harshly today by a Gujarat High Court judge who ruled against Mr Modi's government over the appointment of Gujarat's Lokayukta or ombudsman. Justice VM Sahai said, "The Chief Minister acted under a false impression that he could turn down the superiority and primacy of the opinion of the Chief Justice which was binding...

• Lokayukata appointment upheld; Narendra Modi govt to move Supreme Court

  The Gujarat High Court has upheld the appointment of the state's Lokayukta, retired judge RA Mehta.The state government will appeal against this verdict in the Supreme Court tomorrow.

• Gujarat High Court to decide fate of Lokayukta today

  Justice VM Sahai of the Gujarat High Court is expected to deliver a verdict on a petition related to the appointment of the Lokayukta in the state today.

• Gujarat Lokayuta appointment: High Court backs Governor, setback for Narendra Modi

  In a big setback to Narendra Modi, the Gujarat High Court has delivered a split verdict on the appointment of the state's Lokayukta or ombudsman.

• Lokayukta appointment: High Court order on Gujarat government plea likely today

  The Gujarat High Court is expected to pronounce its order on a plea by the Narendra Modi government challenging the appointment of Mr RA Mehta as the state's Lokayukta by Governor Kamla Beniwal.

• Gujarat Lokayukta row: Advani meets Pranab

  Kamla Beniwal, Gujarat Governor, Pranab Mukherjee, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Gujarat Lokayukta

• Lokayukta appointment: Gujarat High Court to hear Modi government's plea

  The Gujarat High court is expected to take up Narendra Modi government's petition challenging the appointment of Lokayukta by the Governor without consulting the Chief Minister.