Question Continuation of Q.15GS2GS2

Continuation - in-house procedure for judicial misconduct

Main Body

Issues with In-house mechanism continued:

3Lack of transparency in inquiring alleged partially

4Limited outcome - CJI Raman Loggi & sexual misconduct allegations - got clear chit

5Constitutional Impeachment - no judge yet impeached!

6Oversight mechanism - missing - Civil society et disbarred in name of contempt

Way forward for judicial accountability:

1Transparent inquiry mechanism by independent body comprising of judges of senior level & civil society

2Codify & contempt rules to balance dissent, free speech, constructive criticism with judicial independence

3Role of Bar Council of India in maintaining judicial discipline

4Media role - to promote responsibility

5Lodify in house mechanism with statutory code

6Judicial Accountability with independent oversight body

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Conclusion

Judicial integrity must go & beyond ensuring independence. It must ensure transparency and responsibility for ensuring public trust

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DIVYA

AIR 1822025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Judiciary

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