In India, all public servants employed by the central or a state government or any other public authority under their control are required under the relevant civil service rules to submit returns of movable and immovable assets owned by them and their immediate family. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
A corrupt judiciary is hardly likely to hold a corrupt executive to account. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
The sword of contempt has kept the judiciary away from searching public scrutiny, particularly within the mainstream media. The judiciary is obviously happy to live with this situation as well. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
Every Indian wants a strong and independent judiciary. Obviously if the courts get weakened, it weakens the republic and harms every citizen. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
You cannot cave in saying something that is against your conscience and belief. That self-righteous ego is a must for any self-respecting, truth-loving person. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
The question of burden of proof is relevant only in a situation where there is no evidence either way. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
The main reasons for the growth and institutionalization of corruption are: a culture of secrecy with lack of transparency, and weak institutions for securing the accountability of public servants, such as the Vigilance bodies, the criminal investigative agencies and the judiciary. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
The Dinakaran episode has brought to the surface the vexed problem of the arbitrary and totally unsatisfactory manner of selecting and appointing judges as well as the unresolved problem of dealing with complaints of misconduct and corruption against judges. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
No insurrection bred out of desperation can be quelled by strong-arm tactics. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
Every institution, including the judiciary has its share of black sheep and corrupt judges. Prashant Bhushan Read Quote
