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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Upholding Integrity in the Higher Judiciary

General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary;   Upholding Integrity in the Higher Judiciary   Introduction In a landmark and unprecedented step, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Sanjiv Khanna, initiated the process for the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma. This move follows an inquiry into a serious …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Declaration of Assets by Supreme Court Judges

General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary;    Introduction In a recent and significant full court decision, Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI), have resolved to make declarations of their assets and liabilities to the CJI, with the possibility of voluntary public disclosure on the …

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