Indira Jaising vs Supreme Court of India: A Landmark Stand for Transparency in Justice
In the ever-evolving fabric of India’s judicial landscape, few names resonate with reform and fearlessness like Indira Jaising . The senior advocate’s legal battle against the Supreme Court of India , demanding transparency in judicial appointments, wasn't just a case—it was a movement. At the heart of it lay one critical question: Can a democracy thrive without transparency in its highest institution? The Case That Stirred the Bench In 2018, Indira Jaising filed a plea seeking the publication of decisions and reasons behind the Supreme Court Collegium's appointments and transfers . While the judiciary claimed the collegium system is based on "institutional integrity", Jaising argued for public accountability . The petition didn’t just challenge procedure—it questioned a tradition wrapped in secrecy. Although the Supreme Court eventually dismissed the plea, the discourse sparked by Jaising's action brought judicial transparency to the forefront of national deb...