Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, established an anti-corruption ombudsman to investigate allegations against certain public functionaries. 2. In early 2025, the Supreme Court upheld the Lokpal's direct jurisdiction to investigate sitting High Court judges without restriction.

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A. 1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the 2013 Act established the Lokpal. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Supreme Court stayed the Lokpal's January 2025 order that asserted jurisdiction over High Court judges, citing constitutional concerns regarding judicial independence.

Lokpal Asserts Jurisdiction Over High Court Judges

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