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The PIL has also alleged that the existing system has The PIL has also alleged that the existing system hasappointed the "kith and kin of sitting and former Judges ofthe Supreme Court and High Courts, their juniors, celebratedlawyers, Chief Ministers, Governors and a few first generationlawyers who are all politically connected or are close to bigindustrial houses." The plea also said there was no effective mechanism toaddress complaints of misconduct against judges. The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2012introduced in Parliament, remained in "cold storage" as thejudges were not "forthcoming to welcome" it, the PIL hasclaimed. PTI MNL RRT SJK RKSARC