Antecedents could involve his background, his assets, qualification and the achievements, which he has made in legal profession and in other walks of life. This will enable people to inform the selection committee about such candidates, his merits or demerits. The transparency will in check tainted appointments as well as the appointments made of kith and kin, near friends and relatives. The performance of an advocate is an act in the public domain. In fact, whatever he/she does as an advocate (or as a judge), is seen by the other members of the bar. It is further clear that information about the antecedents of the candidate will enable the concerned authority to appoint judges, only after considering various factors on merit, including his honesty and integrity besides the knowledge of law.