COMMON CAUSE, A REGD. SOCIETY vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the Review Petition in Writ Petition No. 26 of 1995 concerning the establishment of a Lokpal to combat corruption. The Court emphasized the need for legislative action and directed the Union of India to clarify its plans for introducing a Bill for the Lokpal, while also urging the relevant institutions to report on measures to strengthen the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. The Court held that effective mechanisms must be established to curb corruption at all levels of government, thereby reinforcing the importance of accountability in public offices.