The Supreme Court of India confirmed that the remaining 12 judges will have their asset declarations published as submitted, strengthening transparency after recent controversies. Currently, 21 of 33 judges have published their assets. Additionally, the entire judicial appointment process is now public, promoting accountability and public trust in the judiciary.
Today, On 30th October, five new judges were sworn in at the Kerala High Court, reducing judicial vacancies to two. The court now has 45 judges out of 47 allotted. Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar administered the oath, and officials welcomed the appointees, emphasizing their contributions amidst criticisms of the Central government’s delays in approvals.
The Delhi High Court imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000 on an individual seeking justifications for Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations, emphasizing the Collegium’s autonomy. The petitioner’s plea was deemed a misuse of judicial resources, lacking genuine public interest. The decision raised concerns about judicial independence versus transparency in the Collegium system.