Justice K.P. Mohapatra vs Sri Ram Chandra Nayak And Others

The Supreme Court examined the meaning and requirements of 'consultation' under Section 3(1) of the Orissa Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 1995, regarding the appointment of the Lokpal. The core issue was whether the appointment of the appellant was valid given the High Court's finding that there was no effective consultation with the Leader of the Opposition. The court sought to determine the legal threshold for 'effective consultation' as a mandatory proviso for such appointments.