Nobody has asked them to do it. Yet they have voluntarily disclosed respective assets and wealth. Moreover, all the disclosures have been posted in the web. I am talking about the judges of India’s Supreme Court. It’s a remarkable step to promote transparency and boost confidence in the country’s judicial system.
Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan led the charge, putting details of his belongings, including a nine-year-old hatchback car, 20 pieces of jewellery, three houses and land. He has personal landed assets of 1.8 million rupees (US$36,172), while the second most senior judge, S. H. Kapadia, declared property worth 4.1 million rupees and one car.
Chief Justice Balakrishnan said he had no bank deposits or stock market investments, unlike others who declared financial interests in some companies. Twenty other justices also put details of their assets on the website. Court officials said one remaining judge would soon reveal his wealth.
India has all the reasons to be proud of this move.
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