SC rules Lokayukta can file FIR without preliminary inquiry
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Lokayukta does not need to conduct a preliminary inquiry before filing an FIR against a public servant accused of a cognizable offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Lokayukta is obligated to lodge an FIR immediately on receiving the complaint. The complaint form is available on the Lokayukta's portal, told Deepak Somani.