The document discusses the history and objectives of the Lokpal bill in India, which aims to establish an independent body called the Lokpal to investigate corruption complaints against public servants and politicians. Key points include: - The Lokpal is modeled after the ombudsman system in other countries and aims to increase accountability of public servants and address rising corruption. - Previous versions of the Lokpal bill have failed to pass due to lack of political will. The current bill aims to establish a 3-member Lokpal body with powers to investigate corruption complaints. - The bill aims to provide a faster, cheaper alternative to existing anti-corruption mechanisms and make high-level politicians and public servants more accountable. However,