The government, represented by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, has confirmed that there are no current plans to increase the salaries and allowances of Supreme Court and High Court judges. The last revision was in 2017, and while an 8th Pay Commission is forthcoming, it may influence future salary changes across government sectors.
New Delhi: The government has no plans to increase the salary and allowances of Supreme Court and High Court judges at present, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
No Proposal for Pay Hike
In a written reply, Meghwal stated,
“Presently, no proposal for enhancing pay, allowances and pension etc for the judges of Supreme Court and High Courts is under consideration of the government.”
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The last salary revision for the judges was in 2017, following the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations.
Judges’ Salary Structure
The salary, allowances, and pensions of Supreme Court and High Court judges are governed by:
- The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958
- The High Court Judges (Salary and Conditions of Services) Act, 1954
The current salaries are as follows:
- Chief Justice of India (CJI) – Rs 2.80 lakh per month
- Supreme Court Judges & High Court Chief Justices – Rs 2.50 lakh per month
- High Court Judges – Rs 2.25 lakh per month
The last revision came into effect from January 1, 2016, after amendments to these laws.
8th Pay Commission Expected
While there is no decision yet on increasing judges’ salaries, the government recently announced its plan to set up the 8th Pay Commission, which could impact future salary revisions across various government sectors.
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