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Restatement of Values of Judicial Life (1997)
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About — Restatement of Values of Judicial Life (1997)
The Restatement of Values of Judicial Life (1997) is a set of guidelines issued by the Indian Supreme Court to codify ethical standards for judges. It is significant because it formalised expectations of independence, integrity and accountability, shaping judicial conduct nationwide. For example, it requires judges to disclose any pecuniary interest in cases they hear.