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The Supreme Court's Special Bench, led by Justice B.R. Gavai, transferred a case about the Lokpal’s jurisdiction over High Court judges to another Bench.
The case started from a Lokpal order on January 27, asserting its jurisdiction over High Court judges and seeking the Chief Justice of India's guidance.
order came from a complaint alleging judicial influence in favor of a private company
Justice Gavai and other judges decided to refer the case back to the Chief Justice to form a new Bench.
The Lokpal argued that High Court judges are "public servants" under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013 and should fall under its jurisdiction.
The Lokpal's decision was temporarily stayed by the Supreme Court in February, calling it "disturbing" and damaging to judicial independence.
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