INDIRA JAISING vs R.G., SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that there is no provision under the Constitution or the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 for public disclosure of inquiry reports concerning judicial conduct, as such inquiries are meant for internal assessment and not for public scrutiny. The Court emphasized that disciplinary actions against judges can only be initiated through impeachment as per Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution. Consequently, the petition seeking publication of the inquiry report was dismissed, reinforcing the confidentiality of internal judicial processes.