[Non-compliance of Judicial Officers Pay Panel’s Proposals] CJI Asks Chief Secretaries of 18 states, UTs to Appear

The Supreme Court has summoned chief secretaries of 18 states and Union Territories for failing to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission’s recommendations. Despite multiple orders, the states have not achieved full compliance. The court is determined to enforce adherence, requiring personal appearances to prompt the submission of necessary affidavits.