law: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 
  21. Persons likely to be prejudicially affected
  
  to be heard.
  If, at any stage of the proceeding, the Lokpal—
  a.       considers
  
  it necessary to inquire into the conduct of any person other than the accused;
  
  or
  b.      is of
  
  opinion that the reputation of any person other than an accused is likely to be
  
  prejudicially affected by the preliminary inquiry, the Lokpal shall give to
  
  that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the preliminary inquiry
  
  and to produce evidence in his defence, consistent with the principles of
  
  natural justice.