The joint panel for drafting Lokpal Bill crossed a major hurdle in its third meeting on Saturday with the Government agreeing on the contentious issue

The joint panel for drafting Lokpal Bill crossed a major hurdle in its third meeting on Saturday with the Government agreeing on the contentious issue of giving Lokpal the authority for initiating inquiry or prosecution without seeking permission from any other agency. The panel, however, could not reach an agreement on including the Prime Minister and the judiciary under the jurisdiction of the Lokpal.