Justice Khanna and Justice Gavai opposed post-retirement jobs for judges
🔹 Seen as rare self-restraint
🔹 Possibly a critique of past norms
Public servants often join:
1️⃣ Government bodies
2️⃣ Private firms
Both raise ethical concerns
🕐 Private jobs: 1-year gap (was 2)
🕐 Govt posts: No mandatory gap
⚠️ Waivers are common
🔹 Ashok Jha → Hyundai India
🔹 S Jaishankar → Tata Sons
🔹 Nripendra Misra → PMO (via ordinance)
🔸 Voluntary exits lack scrutiny
🔸 Gulati case: CCI → Google
🔸 No bar on joining politics
⚠️ Risks of conflict of interest
⚠️ Undermines public trust
Legislative clarity is needed—but unlikely soon