Who is a public servant under Article 14 of the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act? Critically examine the case for including constitutional courts (or higher judiciary) under the purview of Lokpal. (Answer in 150 words)

Lokpal & Lokayukta Act was introduced in 2013 to curb the institutionalized corruption & create a vigilance framework nationwide.

Public servant – Article 14 of Lokpal Act

1. PM – for internal issues

2. Ministers under centre/Union

3. Group A, B, C, D Officials

4. MPs

5. Officials, societies, trust & bodies → under 4E core in main from govt & foreign donation 4 & 6/10 URC

Constitutional courts under lokpal

Should not be understood by officials & government machinery (ED) against opposition.

by taxpayers money

Should not Constitutional courts are constitutional authority opened any legislative authority (LC).

The matter is currently subjudice. However, judicial accountability needs to be developed with a third party oversight to balance accountability & independence.

— Samiksha Dwivedi · AIR 56