Justice Vikram Nath, born on September 24, 1962, assumed office in the Supreme Court on August 31, 2021, with a retirement date of September 24, 2027. He has authored 39 judgments on significant cases, including the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and divorce powers. Notably, he was the first Chief Justice to live stream court proceedings.
Justice Surya Kant, born on February 10, 1962, has served on the Supreme Court since May 24, 2019, and is set to retire on February 9, 2027. Notable for his 54 authored judgments, he previously held key legal positions including Advocate General of Haryana and Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh, contributing significantly to Indian law.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea from Patna High Court Judge Rudra Prakash Mishra, who has not been paid for 10 months due to a missing GPF account. The case also raises broader concerns about pension disparities for judges. Chief Justice Chandrachud highlighted the need for uniform treatment of judges. Mishra’s plea seeks the establishment of a temporary GPF account and payment of overdue salary.
Retired Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Ajit Singh, challenges unequal pension system by petitioning the Supreme Court. He argues for parity between judges from district judiciary and the bar, highlighting unfair treatment of judicial service tenure. The case holds implications for reshaping the pension landscape, with the Supreme Court seeking responses, adding weight to the ongoing pension system discussion.
