Supreme Court judges to share their assets details publicly

New Delhi: All the judges of Supreme Court have agreed to share details of their wealth (properties, money, etc.) with the public. This information will soon be available on the Supreme Court’s website for everyone to see. 

The recent incident at Justice Verma’s official residence in Lutyens’ Delhi, where burnt bundles of cash were found after a fire broke out on March 14, has raised serious concerns among the public. 

Despite Justice Verma denying any knowledge of the cash, the ongoing investigation by a three-member internal committee, formed by CJI Khanna, has left many questioning the credibility of the judiciary.

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To Ensure Fairness

This controversy has further eroded public trust in the judicial system, with people now openly doubting its integrity. To regain confidence, transparency in the investigation and accountability from those involved are crucial. To ensure fairness, honesty and its reputation, the judiciary has decided to be more Transparent. 

Many judges, including Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, had already shared their wealth details with the court, but it was not made public. Now, all 30 judges have agreed to make this information open to everyone.

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The Supreme Court is working on the technical steps to upload the details. The exact date is not yet decided. People will soon be able to check the judges' wealth details online. This move is seen as a big step toward transparency in India’s highest court.

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