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Judges Entering Politics or Government Roles Post-Retirement Undermine Judicial Integrity: CJI B.R. Gavai Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai has expressed deep concerns over judges accepting government positions or entering politics after retirement. He emphasized that such actions can raise significant ethical questions and erode public trust in the judiciary's impartiality and integrity. "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," CJI Gavai stated. --- Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and Chairman of the Indian National Human Rights Protection Council & Judicial Reforms Council, commended CJI Gavai's statement: > "The Hon'ble Chief Justice's observations are both timely and commendable. Upholding the sanctity and independence of the judiciary is paramount. Judges must remain above political affiliations to ensure public confidence in our legal system remains unshaken." --- ???? Key Points: Judicial independence is crucial for a functioning democracy. Post-retirement roles in politics or government can compromise perceived impartiality. Maintaining a clear boundary between the judiciary and political entities preserves public trust. --- #JudicialIndependence #CJIStatement #JusticeIntegrity #JudicialReforms #PublicTrust #DrAnthonyRaju #INHRPC #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #JudiciaryAbovePolitics