A judge of the High Court has been accused of keeping unaccounted money. The judge has strongly denied the allegations, claiming a conspiracy to condemn his hard -earned reputation. The story was broken on 21 March from sources within the judiciary.
Since then, has been advocating the revival of a political campaign National judicial appointment commission (NJAC) has gained momentum.
In response, the collegium sent three judges of the Delhi High Court to Calcutta and Allahabad High Court, in a hurry of transfer. The move instigated strong reactions from the bar councils elected in these courts, issuing statements questioning the credibility of the transferred judges. As a result, the handling of judicial appointments and transfer of the collegium is now facing intensive investigation.
