CJI’s office received 8,630 complaints against judges in a decade, Law Minister tells Lok Sabha
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Why in news
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal informed the Lok Sabha that the Chief Justice of India's office received 8,630 complaints against sitting judges over the last decade.
Background
The complaints received over the past decade were primarily related to corruption and sexual misconduct. The number of complaints peaked in 2024 at 1,102.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact8,630 complaints against sitting judges were received by the CJI's office over a decade.
- FactThe peak number of complaints against judges occurred in 2024 at 1,102.
- PostThe CJI and High Court Chief Justices are the authorized bodies to receive and handle complaints against judges.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional mechanisms for ensuring judicial accountability and addressing allegations of misconduct within the Indian judiciary.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Accountability gap: Lack of a transparent, time-bound grievance redressal mechanism for complaints against members of the higher judiciary.
- Judicial independence vs. transparency: Balancing the need for impartial adjudication with the public's right to a corruption-free judiciary.
Keywords: Judicial Accountability · Misconduct · Transparency · Institutional Integrity · Judicial Independence
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