In a significant move towards institutional transparency, the Supreme Court of India has made public the asset declarations of its judges by uploading them on its official website. The initiative follows a full-court resolution dated April 1, 2025, aimed at strengthening public trust and ensuring greater accountability in the judiciary.

In a statement released Monday, the apex court said, “The full court of the Supreme Court of India has decided that the statements of assets of the judges shall be placed in the public domain. The statements already received are being uploaded, and those of the remaining judges will be added as and when submitted.”

Additionally, the court has published comprehensive details of the judicial appointment process, covering appointments to both the Supreme Court and high courts. The uploaded information outlines the roles of the High Court Collegium, state governments, the Union of India, and the Supreme Court Collegium in the selection process.

For the first time, the court has released a detailed list of appointments made from November 9, 2022, to May 5, 2025. The data includes names of appointees, their respective high courts, whether they were selected from the Bar or the judicial service, dates of recommendation and appointment, and their socio-demographic details including SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Women status. It also indicates if any appointee is related to a sitting or retired judge of the higher judiciary.

This landmark step underscores the judiciary's commitment to transparency and public accountability, particularly amid ongoing debates about judicial appointments and ethics. Legal experts have welcomed the initiative, saying it will bolster public confidence in the judicial system and serve as a model for other branches of governance.

In a significant move towards institutional transparency, the Supreme Court of India has made public the asset declarations of its judges by uploading them on its official website. The initiative follows a full-court resolution dated April 1, 2025, aimed at strengthening public trust and ensuring greater accountability in the judiciary.

In a statement released Monday, the apex court said, “The full court of the Supreme Court of India has decided that the statements of assets of the judges shall be placed in the public domain. The statements already received are being uploaded, and those of the remaining judges will be added as and when submitted.”

Additionally, the court has published comprehensive details of the judicial appointment process, covering appointments to both the Supreme Court and high courts. The uploaded information outlines the roles of the High Court Collegium, state governments, the Union of India, and the Supreme Court Collegium in the selection process.

For the first time, the court has released a detailed list of appointments made from November 9, 2022, to May 5, 2025. The data includes names of appointees, their respective high courts, whether they were selected from the Bar or the judicial service, dates of recommendation and appointment, and their socio-demographic details including SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Women status. It also indicates if any appointee is related to a sitting or retired judge of the higher judiciary.

This landmark step underscores the judiciary's commitment to transparency and public accountability, particularly amid ongoing debates about judicial appointments and ethics. Legal experts have welcomed the initiative, saying it will bolster public confidence in the judicial system and serve as a model for other branches of governance.