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+metatag-keywords=(judges assets rti, judge transfer rti, judge appointment, judicial transparency rti)
+metatag-description=(Judges declare assets to CJ (HC) / President (SC). RTI to court PIO for declarations + transfers.)
+}}
+====== Judges' assets + transfers — RTI route (2026 guide) ======
+{{ :social:auto:ecourts-judges-assets-disclosure.png?direct&1200 }}
+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** Judges' asset declarations: HC judges to Chief Justice; SC judges to President. Transfers: collegium-decided. Per *Subhash Chandra Agarwal v CPIO* (SC 2019), these are public-interest disclosable.
+</WRAP>
+===== Key facts =====
+  * HC judges declare assets to Chief Justice annually
+  * SC judges declare to President / Cabinet Secretary
+  * Transfers: SC Collegium recommendation → President approval
+  * Per *Subhash Chandra Agarwal* (SC 2019): public-interest accountability applies
+  * RTI to Court PIO for declarations + transfer orders
+  * Some courts publish declarations on website
+===== Step-by-step =====
+  - **Check court website first** — Some HCs + SC publish summarised declarations.
+  - **RTI to Court PIO** — For specific judge's declaration / transfer order.
+  - **PIO refers to public-interest standard** — Subhash Chandra Agarwal applies.
+  - **Appellate process if denied** — §19(1) FAA + IC.
+  - **Court may invoke §8(1)(j) — counter with public-interest** — Cite SC 2019.
+===== Common issues =====
+  * Declaration "in confidence" — counter with public-interest override per Subhash Chandra Agarwal.
+  * Transfer reasons opaque — court may withhold; appeal to IC.
+  * Specific assets exempted — privacy v transparency balancing.
+  * Old declarations — RTI for past 5 years available.
+===== If stuck — file an RTI =====
+Court records are split: judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules + court counter; administrative records (vacancy, infrastructure, listing logic, judges' assets) are disclosable via RTI to the court PIO.
+<code>
+. Status of my case no. _____ as on date.
+. Reasons for delay / non-listing in past 30 days.
+. Number of similar cases pending + disposed in past 12 months.
+. Procedure to seek certified copy / file inspection.
+. Name + designation of court PIO + appellate authority.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-court-case-delay|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Why disclose judges' assets? ====
+Constitutional accountability — judges are public officials; assets relevant to integrity.
+==== SC ruling supporting? ====
+*Subhash Chandra Agarwal v CPIO* (SC 2019) — judicial appointments + assets disclosable.
+==== Privacy concern? ====
+Public-interest override applies; specific identifying details may be redacted.
+==== Transfer challenge? ====
+Limited; only writ petition on procedural illegality grounds.
+===== Summary + next step =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Judges' asset declarations: HC judges to Chief Justice; SC judges to President. Transfers: collegium-decided. Per *Subhash Chandra Agarwal v CPIO* (SC 2019), these are public-interest disclosable.
+  * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-court-case-delay|Auto-fill PIO + your case]]
+  * **Browse all eCourts guides:** [[:ecourts:start|eCourts index]]
+  * **Helplines + grievance:** [[:helplines:start|32 helplines]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:ecourts:start|All eCourts + judicial guides]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|Helplines]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
+{{tag>ecourts judges-assets-disclosure judicial citizen-services}}

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