New Delhi, April 8 -- In spite of various pronouncements, corruption appears to have risen exponentially across society, making lives more difficult. It has also seeped into our judiciary. However, punishing corrupt elements in the judiciary is difficult because of systemic problems in the prosecution of judges. This needs to be addressed by a new impartial process overseen by Parliament.

The recent matter involving Delhi high court's Justice Yashwant Varma has revived a national discussion on judicial accountability and the pressing need for systemic reforms. It has exposed flaws in the judiciary, where judges accused of corruption or misconduct often face little to no real punishment.

That said, from the reports and evidence of burnt ...