Judicial Officers’ Pay| Supreme Court Orders Set Up of Two-Judge Committees for District Judiciary’s Pay and Service Conditions

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday (21st Jan), the Supreme Court directed all high courts to expedite the formation of two-judge panels to address the grievances of district judicial officers regarding the implementation of the Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC) recommendations.

Supreme Court Warns Maharashtra Officials: ‘Pay Compensation for Land Acquisition by January 31 or Face Contempt’

The Supreme Court rebuked Maharashtra officials for failing to disburse over Rs 1.49 crore compensation to Jambhalkhori Borphadi villagers, whose land was acquired in 2005. The court set a January 31, 2025 deadline for payment, warning of contempt proceedings. Accountability measures were mandated for responsible officials, highlighting systemic neglect in compensation.