Who Will Judge the Judges? Reflections on Judicial Accountability

Author

Justice K. Chandru

Year 

2026

Why Choose This Book?

Who holds the judiciary accountable, and how can judicial independence coexist with public scrutiny? In Who Will Judge the Judges?, former Madras High Court judge Justice K. Chandru examines judicial appointments, the collegium system, institutional transparency and the constitutional standards expected of the higher judiciary. The book offers readers an informed perspective on judicial accountability and institutional reform in India. It is particularly relevant for advocates, law students, academics, researchers and readers interested in constitutional governance and the functioning of India's courts.

About the Book

Who Will Judge the Judges? Reflections on Judicial Accountability examines questions surrounding the accountability, independence and institutional functioning of India's higher judiciary. Justice K. Chandru considers the collegium system of judicial appointments, the need for institutional transparency, concerns about judicial conduct and the relationship between judicial independence and public accountability.

The contents include discussions on judicial appointments, judicial accountability, caste bias and judges, and the influence of political ideology on the judiciary. Drawing on his experience as a former judge of the Madras High Court, the author presents a critical examination of institutional practices and the case for reform. The book is a useful resource for readers studying constitutional law, judicial administration and the role of the judiciary in a democracy.

Related Subjects

• Constitutional Law

• Judicial Accountability

• Judicial Appointments and the Collegium System

• Indian Judiciary and Judicial Administration

• Constitutional Governance and Institutional Reform

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Caveat Legalis

This book offers analysis and commentary on judicial institutions and accountability. It should be read as a work of legal and public-policy analysis, not as a substitute for constitutional provisions, binding judicial decisions or current legal materials. Readers researching a specific legal issue should verify the applicable law and subsequent developments independently.

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