》A Lokpal is a proposed 'Ombudsman' in India. It has jurisdiction over all members of parliament (MPs), the Prime Minister, ministers and all civil servants in cases of corruptions. Lokpal is empowered to sanction prosecution.
》The amended 'Lokpal and Lokyukta Bill 2011' was passed on Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha on 17th and 18 th December, 2013 respectively. Samajwadi Party opposed the Bill.
》The selection of the Lokpal will be held by a committee comprising the P.M., the Loksabha Speaker, the leader of the opposition in Loksabha and the Chief Justice of India etc.
》 Lokpal is to have chairperson and maximum 8 members to be from SC /ST /women /minorities.
