Supreme Court Judges to Publicly Declare Assets

In a move towards greater transparency, the judges of the Supreme Court of India have unanimously decided to publicly declare their assets. This decision was made during a full court meeting on April 1, 2025, and applies to all current and future judges of the apex court. The declarations will be accessible on the Supreme Court's official website. citeturn0search9

Historically, while Supreme Court judges were required to disclose their assets to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), public disclosure was voluntary. This recent resolution marks a significant shift towards enhancing judicial accountability. citeturn0search4

This development follows recent controversies, including allegations of unaccounted cash found at the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court. An in-house judicial inquiry is currently examining the matter. citeturn0search4

The decision to publicly declare assets is seen as a step to bolster public confidence in the judiciary and promote transparency within the institution. citeturn0search2