Rationale behind the decision

♤ Moral Obligation- The Judiciary fulfilled its moral obligation especially after it struck down NJAC.

♤ Right to Information: The proactive disclosure by the judiciary is a welcome step in spirit of Right to Information act, 2005.

♤ Openness in procedure: It not only means openness in the functioning of the executive arms of the state but also in judicial apparatus including judicial appointments and transfers.

o This is expected to counter allegations that the collegium has, under political pressure, cleared the names of individuals who turned out to be inefficient and sometimes corrupt.

♤ Right to know: The step strengthens democratic processes and fundamental right of freedom of speech as the right to know is an inherent part of it. The secretive collegium system was violating that till now.