The Supreme Court made a notable observation Today (26 Feb), highlighting the inadequacy of pension provided to retired district judges. CJI Chandrachud expressed concern over the matter, stating, “It is a very serious issue, Attorney General. Retired district judges being paid 19,000 to 20,000 after such long service is not proper. Imagine it is not then they can suddenly jump to private practice. They are really disabled.”
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court observed Today that retired district judges were not receiving sufficient pension. The Bench, consisting of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, sought the assistance of Attorney General (AG) for India R Venkataramani in a case concerning judges’ pension.
“It is a very serious issue, Attorney General. Retired district judges being paid 19,000 to 20,000 after such long service is not proper. Imagine it is not then they can suddenly jump to private practice. They are really disabled,”
-remarked CJI Chandrachud.
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The CJI also pointed out that some High Court judges were not receiving pension after retirement. “Some High Court judges are also not being paid. Look into this,”
-urged the CJI.
“I will look into this, but it must be some High Court judges, not all,”
-responded the AG.
During an earlier hearing in the same case, the Bench emphasized the importance of ensuring that judges can lead a life of dignity after retirement, given their significant contribution to the judicial institution throughout their careers.
“Judicial officers spend the largest part of their working lives in service to the judicial institution and do not enjoy benefits available to other members of the Bar. Thus, the State must ensure that judicial officers, upon retirement, live a life of dignity,”
-stated the CJI.
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In November, the Court had cautioned that contempt of court proceedings would be initiated against Chief Secretaries of states failing to comply with its previous directives to adjust pension for district judges at revised rates from July 1 onwards.
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