Judge Retirement

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to set up a panel for a uniform national policy regarding post-retirement benefits like services of drivers, security and stay in government accommodations while travelling for former high court judges. Observing that there was a wide disparity in benefits extended by different states, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to set up within two weeks the panel, which in turn, give its report on the issue within three months. The bench was hearing a contempt petition filed by Justice VS Dave, President of the Association of Retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, raising the issue of security and other facilities for retired judges. During the hearing, the CJI questioned the adequacy of the financial assistance currently provided by some states for engaging security personnel and drivers. "In Rs 45,000-50,00

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The panel expressed concern over a large number of vacancies of judges in the high courts