Former SC judge A M Khanwilkar administered oath as Lokpal chairperson

Justice (retired) Khanwilkar was appointed as the chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman

PTI, New Delhi, Mar 10, 2024 : Former Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was administered the oath of office as the Lokpal chairperson by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Sunday, officials said.

Justice (retired) Khanwilkar, 66, served as a judge of the apex court from May 13, 2016 to July 29, 2022.

The President administered the oath of office of chairperson, Lokpal to Khanwilkar at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday evening, according to an official statement.

Justice (retired) Khanwilkar was appointed as the chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal last month, nearly two years after the post fell vacant following the retirement of Pinaki Chandra Ghose on May 27, 2022.

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Former SC judge A M Khanwilkar administered oath as Lokpal chairperson

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