Supreme Court mandates public servants to justify wealth beyond known income

The <b>Supreme Court</b> on Thursday ruled that any public servant whose assets exceed their declared income must furnish a clear source once a prosecution establishes a <b>disproportionate assets</b> case. The verdict shines a harsh light on a system where wealth disclosures are often a formality, and investigations stall for years, letting officials amass fortunes unchecked. It forces the bureaucracy to answer for hidden riches, promising a tighter grip on corruption.