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Supreme Court of India Publishes Judges’ Assets and Appointment Process

In a landmark transparency initiative, 21 of 33 judges have disclosed their assets, with remaining disclosures pending submission.

A view of the Supreme Court building, the apex judicial body of India, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The move ushers in much-needed judicial transparency at a time when the institution is battling questions of propriety over post-retirement positions, money, and political power (Hindustan Times)
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Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna addresses a conference.

Overview

  • The Supreme Court has uploaded the asset declarations of 21 sitting judges, including Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and CJI-designate Justice B R Gavai, on its official website.
  • The disclosures include detailed information on movable and immovable assets, investments, liabilities, and assets held by spouses and dependents.
  • The court has also published the full judicial appointment process, detailing the roles of the High Court Collegium, state governments, Union of India, and the Supreme Court Collegium.
  • This initiative follows an April 1 full-court resolution mandating public disclosure of judges’ assets and appointment procedures to enhance accountability.
  • Asset declarations for the remaining 12 judges will be uploaded as soon as their current statements are received, making this an ongoing effort to promote transparency.