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RK Verma Parliamentary Standing Committee Report

A Parliamentary Committee suggests introducing legislation mandating Supreme Court and High Court judges to annually declare their property returns.

Parliamentary Committee’s Recommendation:

  • The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, chaired by RK Verma, recommends annual asset declarations for judges.
  • The committee proposes making these declarations accessible to the public.

 

Why in News:

  • A Parliamentary Committee suggests introducing legislation mandating Supreme Court and High Court judges to annually declare their property returns.
  • In 2009, the full bench of the Supreme Court  had decided to declare their assets on a voluntary basis on the Supreme Court’s website.