Lokpal Foundation Day

Published on 25 Aug 2025

• On January 16, 2025, the Lokpal of India celebrated its Foundation Day, commemorating 11 years since its establishment in 2014.

• Established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, it is an independent statutory body.

• It is mandated to investigate corruption allegations against current and former Prime Ministers, Union Ministers, MPs, and government officials (Groups A to D).

• Its jurisdiction also covers officials in boards, corporations, trusts, and entities funded by the Centre, as well as those receiving foreign contributions over ₹10 lakh.

• The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and up to eight Members (four Judicial, four Non-Judicial), appointed by the President based on recommendations from a Selection Committee. 

• The Chairperson can be a former Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge, while Judicial Members include former SC Judges or Chief Justices of High Courts.

• Lokpal submits an annual report to the President, which is laid before Parliament.

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