STATE OF KARNATAKA vs KAMPAIH

The Supreme Court examined the definition of 'action' under Section 2(1) of the Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984, in the context of a challenge to the Upalokayukta's authority to investigate allegations of amassing wealth against a public servant. The Court held that the High Court's narrow interpretation of 'action' was incorrect, as it undermined the Act's purpose of ensuring fairness in administrative actions. Consequently, the Court ruled that the Upalokayukta was competent to investigate such allegations, thereby allowing the appeal by the State of Karnataka.