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Suvan SharmaAIR 148· 2025

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Critically examine the 'in-house procedure' adopted by the Apex Court to inquire into allegations of misconduct against judges of constitutional courts in India.

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Articles 124-147 and 216-231 relate to Judiciary in India. In-house procedure, to inquire into allegations of misconduct is however an internal mechanism of Supreme Court of India. Positives of In-house procedure: (1) Creates internal accountability of judiciary. (2) An inquiry is held by esteemed judgesinculcates trust. (3) Follows ethical principles of first finding out faults internally.

Negatives: (1) Opaqueness of enquiry reduces trust and makes judiciary seem shrouded in mystery. (2) Lack of transparency raises questions on effectiveness and objectivity of decisions. (3) Against separation of towers (Crito politica) as constitution defends and elaborates on impeachment of judges.

Negatives continued: Allegations of nepotism as 'colleagues question colleagues' biasphee claims of inquiry. Way forward / Suggestions for increasing effectiveness: (1) Release of discussions and reasons for actions except confidential & private details. (2) Involvement of outsiders in inquiring process to make it more transparent. (3) Fallivity: Restatement of India Values 1997 to avoid misconduct. The trust in judiciary & its fairness is paramount for effective justice on India.

Negatives (continued as header): (1) Opaqueness of enquiry reduces trust and makes judiciary seem shrouded in mystery. (2) Lack of transparency raises questions on effectiveness and objectivity of decisions. (3) Against separation of towers (Crito politica) as constitution defends and elaborates on impeachment of judges.

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Conclusion

The trust in judiciary & its fairness is paramount for effective justice on India.

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Suvan Sharma

AIR 1482025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Judiciary

In-house Procedure for Judicial Misconduct

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