New Delhi, June 4 -- Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, during a roundtable discussion at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, voiced concern about retired judges taking up government appointments or entering electoral politics shortly after stepping down.

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As reported by LiveLaw, Gavai remarked that such actions raise significant ethical issues and risk damaging public trust in the judiciary.

CJI Gavai warned that these post-retirement roles could lead to a perception that judicial decisions were made with an eye on future political or governmental opportunities.

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