The Supreme Court has published the asset declarations of its serving judges and detailed information about judicial appointments on its official website – a significant move toward greater transparency. https://thewire.in/law/supreme-court-publishes-asset-declarations-of-judges-detailed-info-about-judicial-appointments
This initiative follows a Full Court decision made on April 1, 2025. According to legal news portal Bar and Bench, the decision came amid recent judicial accountability controversies – particularly after burnt currency notes were reportedly discovered at Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s residence following a fire in mid-March.
Along with the asset declarations, the court has published detailed information about the judicial appointment process for both High Courts and the Supreme Court. This documentation outlines the specific roles of High Court Collegiums, state and central governments, and the Supreme Court Collegium.
06/05/2025