Today, On 4th November, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on framing uniform, nationwide seniority rules for higher judicial services to address disparities in career progression among judges across India, after hearing extensive arguments on reservation, promotion policies, and the ROTA system.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Madhya Pradesh can raise the retirement age of judicial officers to 61 if allowed by current rules and agreed upon by the High Court. This directive follows a petition from the Madhya Pradesh Judges Association, seeking parity with other government employees whose retirement age is 62.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered High Courts to establish or amend rules for appointing court managers, ensuring regularization of current managers after a suitability test. This significant direction enhances their status to Class-II gazetted officers, aiming to improve court administration and provide job security, addressing long-standing issues in the system.
The Supreme Court today urged the Centre to address the meager pensions for district judges, citing concerns for their welfare. The Attorney General and Solicitor General were requested to collaborate with the amicus curiae to find a solution. The bench postponed the hearing to address pension-related concerns and highlighted the delay in implementing uniform service conditions for judicial officers.
