Jammu Tawi, Feb. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a recent decision of the Lokpal of India that asserted jurisdiction over High Court judges, raising significant legal questions about the scope of the Lokpal Act.

A Bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, and Justice Abhay S. Oka took suo motu cognizance of the matter and issued notice, expressing serious concerns over the implications of Lokpal's ruling.

The case before the Lokpal presided over by former Supreme Court judge Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, involved allegations against a sitting High Court judge. The judge was accused of influencing an Additional District Judge and another High Court judge to favour a private company in a civil dispute.

Taking note o...