India, April 3 -- All 33 sitting judges of the Supreme Court have unanimously agreed to disclose their assets publicly by publishing the details on the apex court's official website, marking a significant move towards greater transparency in the Indian judiciary. The decision, taken at a full court meeting on April 1, marks a major shift from the existing practice, where asset declarations remained a matter of judges' discretion.

The resolution, which applies to both current and future judges, comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over opacity in the judiciary. The need for greater accountability has been underscored by recent controversies, most notably the alleged discovery of a large sum of cash at the residence of justice Ya...