JAGDISH NARAIN SHUKLA versus STATE OF U. P. AND OTHERS

JAGDISH NARAIN SHUKLA versus STATE OF U. P. AND OTHERS

The relief sought by the appellant in the writ petition for implementation of Lokayukta's recommendations has become infructuous, as law enforcement agencies have acted upon the directive by competent authority to investigate/enquire into the factual matrix, and are actively gathering information and conducting proceedings. The Court expresses hope that the investigation/enquiry will be completed at the earliest, not later than six months, and disposes of the appeal accordingly.

Parties
Appellant: Jagdish Narain Shukla; Respondents: State of U. P. and Others
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
26 September 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Order of High Court
Outcome
appeal disposed of
Legal Topics
Lokayukta Recommendations, Implementation of Anti Corruption Measures, Scope of Article 136, Investigation by Law Enforcement Agencies
Public Corruption Administrative Law Lokayukta Recommendations Implementation of Anti Corruption Measures Scope of Article 136 Investigation by Law Enforcement Agencies

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Parties

Jagdish Narain Shukla

Appellant

State of U. P. and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Order of High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the recommendations/report of the U.P. Lokayukta should be mandatorily implemented by the competent authority
  2. 2 Whether sufficient action has been taken by law enforcement agencies in investigating alleged corruption by public servants
  3. 3 Whether the High Court was justified in dismissing the writ petition seeking implementation of Lokayukta recommendations

Ratio Decidendi

The relief sought by the appellant in the writ petition for implementation of Lokayukta's recommendations has become infructuous, as law enforcement agencies have acted upon the directive by competent authority to investigate/enquire into the factual matrix, and are actively gathering information and conducting proceedings. The Court expresses hope that the investigation/enquiry will be completed at the earliest, not later than six months, and disposes of the appeal accordingly.

Court Disposition

appeal disposed of

Orders

  • Law enforcement agencies directed to complete investigation/enquiry into allegations against respondent nos.5 and 6 or persons privy thereto within six months
  • No costs awarded