A late-night statement issued by the Supreme Court confirmed that the remaining 12 judges will have their asset declarations published as and when they are submitted.
In a move aimed at strengthening transparency and restoring public faith in the judiciary following the “cash at home” controversy involving Justice Yashwant Varma, 21 out of 33 sitting judges of the Supreme Court of India have now disclosed their asset details on the apex court’s official website.
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A late-night statement issued by the Supreme Court confirmed that the remaining 12 judges will have their asset declarations published as and when they are submitted.
“As and when the current statement of assets is received,” the press release noted, “statements of assets of other Judges will be uploaded.”
Until recently, the Supreme Court’s website only mentioned that judges had submitted asset declarations, without publishing specific details. The shift came after a significant resolution passed on 1 April 2025.
“The Full Court of the Supreme Court of India has, on 1st April, 2025, decided that the statement of assets of the Judges of this Court shall be placed in the public domain by uploading the same on the website of this Court. Statements of assets of Judges already received are being uploaded. Statements of assets of other Judges will be uploaded as and when the current statement of assets is received,” the official release stated.
Previously, asset disclosure on the website was not mandatory and left to the discretion of individual judges. The first landmark decision to promote asset disclosure was taken in 2009 by the full court, following public demand and internal judicial support.
From the publicly disclosed asset information, Justice K.V. Viswanathan is clearly the wealthiest among all the sitting judges.
Justice K V Vishwanathan has disclosed investments worth over Rs. 120.96 crore across shares, mutual funds, fixed deposits, and similar financial instruments. Additionally, he has declared assets worth Rs.6.43 crore (including inherited shares) and Rs. 1.31 crore under other categories. He also holds USD 500,000 twice under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Among his movable assets are around 1,450 grams of jewellery (received as gifts or inheritance) and two Toyota cars—a Hybrid Camry and an Altis—both bought in 2017.
Immovable Property (Real Estate)
| Property Description | Ownership | Location | Year Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder Floor – Basement/Ground Floor (Block C5, 300 sq yd plot) | Self | Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi | 2010 |
| Builder Floor – Second Floor (Block C5, 300 sq yd plot) | Self | Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi | 2014 |
| Builder Floor – Basement/Ground Floor (D Block, 300 sq yd plot) | Joint (50% with spouse) | Gulmohar Park, New Delhi | 2016 |
| Apartment (approx. 2000 sq ft) | Self | Race Course Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | 2019 |
| DDA Flat (Block C4, approx. 900 sq ft) | Inherited (50% of father’s estate) | Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi | Not specified |
Investments
| Investment Type | Self | Spouse | Dependent Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shares, Mutual Funds, Fixed Deposits, Bonds, Debentures, PPF, GPF, Insurance Policies | Rs.1,20,96,90,918 (approx.) | Rs. 6,43,87,133 (approx., including inherited shares) | Rs. 1,31,71,097 (approx.) |
| Under LRS Scheme of Reserve Bank of India (in USD) | 5,00,000 | 5,00,000 | Not specified |
Movable Property
| Asset Type | Self | Spouse | Dependent Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery | Approx. 250 grams (includes gifts received) | Approx. 850 grams (includes gifts received and inheritance from parents) | Approx. 350 grams (includes gifts received) |
| Vehicles | Toyota Hybrid Camry (Bought in 2017), Toyota Altis (Bought in 2017) | Not specified | Not specified |
Liabilities
| Liability Type | Self | Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| Loans/Any other liabilities | NIL | NIL |
Asset Details of Supreme Court Judges
According to the updated disclosures:
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna holds fixed deposits and bank balances amounting to Rs.55.75 lakh and Rs.1.06 crore in his PPF account. His immovable assets include a two-bedroom DDA flat in South Delhi, a four-bedroom apartment in the Commonwealth Games Village, and a 56% share in a Gurugram flat (his daughter holds the remaining 44%). He also has a stake in an ancestral property in Himachal Pradesh, dating back to the pre-Partition era.
Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, set to become CJI on 14 May, has Rs.19.63 lakh in bank accounts and Rs. 6.59 lakh in PPF. His property portfolio includes an inherited house in Amravati (Maharashtra), residential flats in Mumbai and Delhi, and inherited agricultural land in Amravati and Nagpur. He has declared liabilities worth Rs.1.3 crore.
Justice A. S. Oka, who is scheduled to retire on 24 May, possesses Rs. 92.35 lakh in PPF, Rs.21.76 lakh in FDs, a 2022 Maruti Baleno, and a car loan of Rs. 5.1 lakh.
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Justice Vikram Nath has declared ownership of a 2-BHK apartment in Noida, a bungalow in Allahabad, and inherited agricultural land in Uttar Pradesh. He also has investments worth Rs. 1.5 crore.
Justice Surya Kant co-owns residential properties with his spouse in Chandigarh, Gurugram, and Delhi. His investment portfolio includes 31 fixed deposit receipts totalling Rs.6.03 crore, inclusive of interest.
Justice Bela M. Trivedi owns a home in Dipti Bank of India Society, Gulbai Tekra, Ahmedabad, and another under construction in Neetibaug Judges Cooperative Society. She has invested ₹60 lakh in mutual funds, Rs.20 lakh in PPF, owns jewellery worth Rs.50 lakh, and drives a 2015 Maruti Swift.
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia has listed a 2008 Maruti Zen Estilo, currently unused and kept in Dehradun. His disclosure mentions, “all immovable properties mentioned here are prior to my becoming a judge and there is no addition to it.”
Justice Sanjay Kumar has invested in an extensive range of stocks, including Bharat Petroleum, Bharti Airtel, HCL, Infosys, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, TCS, and others.
Justice K. V. Viswanathan, who was a top lawyer at the SC before his elevation in May 2023, has declared investments amounting to Rs.120.96 crore. Between 2010-11 and 2024-25, he paid a cumulative income tax of Rs. 91.47 crore.
Judicial Appointment Process Now Public
In another transparency-focused initiative, the Supreme Court has made public the entire process of appointments to both the High Courts and the Supreme Court. This includes the role played by the High Court Collegium, state governments, the central government, and the final consideration by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Details of all recommendations approved for High Court appointments between 9 November 2022 and 5 May 2025 are now available on the court’s website. The data includes the name of the appointee, the High Court concerned, whether the person comes from the Bar or judicial service, dates of recommendation and appointment, category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Woman), and any familial connections to sitting or retired judges.
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