Former SC judge A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson

Former SC judge A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson

On February 27, 2024, former Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman in India. This appointment comes nearly two years after the previous Chairperson’s term ended.

Khanwilkar served as a Supreme Court judge from 2016 to 2022 and was part of several key judgments during his tenure. He will now lead the Lokpal in its efforts to investigate and inquire into allegations of corruption against public servants.