Will lay down guidelines for consultation process for appointment of Lokayukta: SC

The Supreme Court announced it would establish guidelines for the consultation process for appointing Lokayuktas in states. This decision came during a hearing on a plea challenging the appointment of the Lokayukta in Madhya Pradesh, alleging the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) was not consulted. The court emphasized the need for an effective consultation process and indicated that parameters would be laid down to ensure the LoP's meaningful participation in the appointment process. The plea argued that the appointment of Lokayukta was illegal and void due to lack of consultation and other irregularities in the process.