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7 September 2026

Allegations against Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice

The topic highlights critical systemic issues regarding judicial accountability, the collegium system, and the legal framework for judicial conduct, which are core themes in GS2 and GS4.

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Notes

  • Allegations against the Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court include victimisation of judges, maladministration, nepotism in Permanent Lok Adalat appointments, and misuse of power as 'master of the roster'.
  • Legal framework for judicial accountability: Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968; Articles 124(4) and 217(1)(b) of the Constitution regarding impeachment.
  • K. Veeraswami vs Union of India (1991) established that permission from the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is a prerequisite for registering an FIR against a higher judiciary judge.
  • The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill (2012) lapsed in 2014 and has not been revived.
  • The Supreme Court adopted an in-house mechanism in 1999 to address judicial misconduct.
  • Institutional concerns include the lack of transparent criteria for judicial appointments and the opaque nature of the Collegium system.
  • Precedents for handling judicial misconduct include the 1990 inquiry against Justice V. Ramaswami and the 2024 transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma.
  • Transparency International reports indicate a growing trust deficit in the judiciary, identifying it as a significant institution facing corruption challenges.

Part of a longer story

This is day 10 of 10 in Supreme Court Collegium transparency and appointment process, which has been running since 29 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the institutional challenges in ensuring judicial accountability in India. Evaluate the effectiveness of the existing legislative and in-house mechanisms in addressing allegations of misconduct against members of the higher judiciary. 150 words
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  2. The Collegium system for judicial appointments has often been criticised for its lack of transparency and potential for arbitrariness. In light of this, examine the need for structural reforms in the selection process to ensure the appointment of meritorious candidates and maintain public trust in the judiciary. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which landmark Supreme Court judgment established that the permission of the Chief Justice of India is a necessary precondition for registering an FIR against a judge of the higher judiciary?

  2. Under the Constitution of India, which articles provide the procedure for the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court?

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