SC Judges Publicly Declare Their Assets on Website

India’s Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and other SC judges uploaded their assets online.
This move was praised as a step toward judicial transparency.
CJI disclosed his residence, bank accounts, and investments.
Other judges followed suit with detailed disclosures.
This initiative received nationwide appreciation.
It strengthens public trust in the judiciary.
This is the first time central-level judges declared assets online.
The Law Ministry has been promoting such disclosures.
Legal experts hailed it as a historic milestone.
High Courts are being encouraged to follow this path.
Judges must update asset details annually.
Activists say it’s a boost for democracy and public confidence.
Transparency may reduce doubts and inspire accountability.
Victims may gain renewed faith in the system.