Overview
- Retired Gujarat High Court judge Biren Vaishnav took the oath as Lokayukta in Gandhinagar, with Governor Acharya Devvrat administering it at Lok Bhavan and senior state leaders attending.
- The Lokayukta probes corruption and maladministration complaints against public servants, offering an independent channel for citizens to seek accountability.
- Vaishnav served on the Gujarat High Court from 2016 until his retirement in May 2025 after first being elevated as an additional judge and later confirmed as a permanent judge.
- He also served as Acting Chief Justice during 2025 leave periods for the chief justice, with Union government notifications issued in February and April that year.
- The appointment fills a post that has seen repeated vacancies in Gujarat in recent years, signaling a push to steady anti-corruption oversight.