US EditionCJI Gavai flags ethical concerns over judges entering politics post-retirement, says, ‘attempt to gain favour with govt’
- Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai flagged ethical concerns over judges taking government roles or entering politics immediately after retirement during a UK Supreme Court roundtable on June 4, 2025.
- This concern arises from fears that such post-retirement engagements create doubts about judicial independence and are seen as conflicts of interest or attempts to gain favor with the government.
- Several retired judges, including Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, took government appointments or political roles soon after retirement, intensifying debate on preserving judiciary credibility.
- CJI Gavai emphasized a public pledge by himself and colleagues not to accept post-retirement government positions, calling this a necessary effort to maintain judicial integrity and public trust.
- He urged swift, transparent measures to address judicial misconduct, stating that maintaining judicial legitimacy depends on accountability and that erosion of confidence risks weakening the judiciary’s constitutional role.
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CJI Gavai flags ethical concerns over judges entering politics post-retirement, says, ‘attempt to gain favour ...
Chief Justice BR Gavai raised concerns over judges taking government roles post-retirement, highlighting ethical issues and the potential erosion of public trust in the judiciary during a discussion in the UK. ...
Judges who get govt jobs, join politics after retiring invite scrutiny: CJI Gavai
He said “a judge contesting an election for a political office can lead to doubts regarding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, as it may be seen as a conflict of interest or as an attempt to gain favour with the government”.
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