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The Judiciary Roundtable: Who will judge the judges? Legal experts debate with Rajdeep Sardesai

Days after the recovery of the cash pile from Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma's residence, the government on Friday approved his transfer to his parent Allahabad High Court. Meanwhile, the cash haul scandal has sparked a debate over accountability in the judiciary. So, the questions we are raising in this Judiciary Roundtable are: who will judge the judges? What are the implications of this scandal for the country's judiciary? Has the Collegium system outlived its utility? Is there enough accountability in the judiciary and what would it take to restore public confidence in the judiciary? Is in-house inquiry and transfer the best way to tackle corruption allegations? Watch as some of the top legal minds share their perspectives on the show with Rajdeep Sardesai. 
 

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