First Lokpal Bill was introduced in Parliament in the year

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d): 1968. The First Lokpal Bill was introduced in the Indian Parliament in 1968 during the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The bill sought to establish the office of the Lokpal (ombudsman) to investigate corruption cases against public officials, including the Prime Minister and other members of Parliament. However, despite being introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha, the bill lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Since its introduction, the Lokpal Bill underwent several revisions and reintroductions over the decades, but it wasn’t until 2013 that the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was finally passed, establishing the office of the Lokpal in India.
Information Booster:
1. Lokpal Bill, 1968: This was the first attempt to create a statutory anti-corruption body at the national level.
2. Indira Gandhi's Government: The bill was introduced but failed to become law due to the dissolution of the Parliament.
3. Multiple Attempts: The Lokpal Bill was reintroduced several times (1969, 1971, 1977, etc.), but it faced various political and legislative challenges.
4. Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013: The eventual legislation aimed at establishing an independent anti-corruption ombudsman was passed under the UPA government.
5. Role of the Lokpal: The Lokpal is tasked with investigating allegations of corruption against public officials, including the Prime Minister, ministers, and MPs.
6. Civil Society Movement: The push for the Lokpal gained momentum during Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption movement in 2011, which called for a stronger anti-corruption body.