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In a landmark move that signals a shift toward greater transparency, the Supreme Court Collegium has published a list of 221 High Court judges , complete with disclosures on category (caste), gender , and family background . This is the first time the judiciary has openly shared such detailed information about judicial appointments, sparking discussions across legal, political, and civil society circles. A Glimpse into the Judiciary’s Inner Workings The Indian judiciary has long been criticized for its opaque appointment process. Until recently, judicial appointments—especially at the High Court and Supreme Court levels—were handled largely behind closed doors through the Collegium system, with minimal public accountability. But now, the decision to publish caste/category classifications (General, SC, ST, OBC, Minority), gender representation (male/female), and familial ties to the legal fraternity offers the public a rare look into who gets to sit on the bench—and how...