8 Oct :The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for :(i) Withdrawal of the Judges (Inquiry) Bill, 2006 introduced in the Lok Sabha on 19.12.2006; and(ii) Introduction of the Judges (Inquiry) Amendment Bill, 2008 in Parliament.The withdrawal of the Bill would be in consonance with the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Standing Committee contained in their Report on the Judges (Inquiry) Bill, 2006.A National Judicial Council would be established with the powers to investigate complaints against the Judges of higher judiciary and recommend suitable action after following the prescribed procedure.
The provisions of the new Bill would bring transparency in the functioning of the judiciary and would also enhance its prestige.