Judicial Transparency

21 of 33 Supreme Court Judges Make Assets Public in Move Toward Judicial Transparency

21 of 33 Supreme Court Judges Make Assets Public in Move Toward Judicial Transparency

New Delhi, May 6, 2025: In a landmark step toward greater transparency, 21 out of 33 sitting judges of the Supreme Court, including Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, have publicly declared their assets. This marks a significant shift in the judiciary’s approach to accountability and openness.According to an official statement issued by the Supreme Court, the Full Court resolved on April 1 that all judges would upload their asset declarations on the court’s official website. The decision was taken during a meeting led by CJI Khanna, where consensus was reached on the importance of making such information accessible to…
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