Gauhati High Court Stays Nagaland Lokayukta Act Amendments Altering Search Committee To Select Lokayukta, Broadening Eligibility Criteria

The Gauhati High Court dealt with the appointment of the Lokayukta in Nagaland under the Nagaland Lokayukta Act. The case involved a legal challenge to the procedure followed for the appointment of the Lokayukta, raising concerns about transparency and due process. The court reviewed the relevant provisions of the Act, addressing issues of legal and constitutional compliance in the selection and appointment process. The ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to the prescribed norms to ensure effective governance and accountability, ensuring that appointments are made in a fair and transparent manner.