Salaries of judges set to increase(TH)

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Salaries of judges set to increase(TH)

Context

The Union Cabinet has approved hikes in the salaries of High Court and Supreme Court judges

What has happened?

  • Union cabinet has approved a hike in the salaries of HC & SC judges

Acts to be amended

Following acts would need to be amended as a result,

  • The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958
  • High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954

Intended purpose

  • This move will address the shortage of judges
  • Most lawyers start doing relatively well by the age of 32-33 years and at the age of 45, they are at the peak of their careers. It is difficult to attract them with the position of a judge if they are not paid well. This should hopefully improve the situation
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