Senior advocate Adish C. Aggarwala wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking lifelong security for retired Supreme Court judges, and urged ten years of protection for district judicial officers due to their sensitive duties and facing ongoing risks.
NEW DELHI: 19th May: The Supreme Court of India has clearly said that all retired High Court judges – whether they were permanent judges or additional judges – must receive equal pension and other retirement benefits. This ruling aims to ensure that there is no unfair treatment among retired judges when it comes to pensions and post-retirement benefits.
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud advocates for extensive judicial reforms in India, emphasizing the need for simpler language in laws to enhance public understanding. He stresses that reforms should initiate at the district judiciary level, addressing issues such as overloaded family courts and proposing a national judicial exam for district judges to improve transparency and efficiency.