New Delhi, April 3 || In a bid towards transparency in the judiciary, all the Judges of the Supreme Court have agreed to make a declaration of their assets.
When the apex court is functioning at a strength of 33 judges at present, 30 judges have submitted their declarations of assets so far, as per the information available on the official website.
The Supreme Court ought to function with a sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
“The Full Court of the Supreme Court of India had resolved that Judges should make a declaration of their assets on assuming office and whenever any acquisition of a substantial nature is made, to the Chief Justice,” said the information provided on the official website of the top court.
It added that this also includes declarations by the CJI.