More than a decade after Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was enacted, the Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman that probes complaints against public servants, has notified the constitution of its prosecution wing. The Lokpal is mandated to inquire into allegations of graft against specified public functionaries and all connected matters. Section 12 of Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 obligates the Lokpal to constitute a prosecution wing for proceeding against public servants over complaints by the agency. The Lokpal bench, at its meeting on Aug 30, 2024, decided to constitute both the inquiry and prosecution wings of the agency and authorised the chairperson to take steps necessary for the same. At a meeting on Sept 13, 2024, the full bench of the Lokpal approved the organogram laying down the staffing pattern and specified number of officers and staff, including for the prosecution wing.