JUSTICE K.P. MOHAPATRA vs RAM CHANDRA NAYAK .

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 primary issue was whether the appointment was invalid due to a lack of 'effective consultation' with the Leader of the Opposition. The court analyzed the procedural steps taken by the Government in soliciting views from the Chief Justice of the High Court and the Leader of the Opposition.