Gujarat HC reserves verdict in Lokayukta case till Monday


Ahmedabad, 7 October, 2011

Gujarat HC reserves verdict in Lokayukta case till MondayBench of Justice Akil Qureshi and Justice Soniaben Gokani of Gujarat High Court today reserved court’s verdict on Gujarat Lokayukta appointment case till Monday.

The case is about alleged unilateral appointment of state lokayukta by Governor Kamla Beniwal without consulting state council of ministers. Gujarat government has opposed this appointment stating that it is unconstitutional.

While respondent newly appointed Lokayukta RA Mehta(who has not taken oath) avoided any reply to court notice in this case.