Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022.

What is the News?

The government of India has released the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022.

What is the purpose of Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022?

The rules amend the original Supreme Court Judges Rules of 1959 in the exercise of powers conferred to it under the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958.

This amendment adds certain additions to the post-retirement benefits that SC judges receive.

What are the additional retirement benefits added?

A retired Chief Justice or retired Judges will be entitled to a security cover round the clock at the residence, in addition, to round a clock personal security guard for a year from the date of retirement.

A retired Chief Justice shall be entitled to a rent-free Type VII accommodation at Delhi (apart from the designated official residence) for six months from the date of retirement.

A retired Chief Justice or a retired Judge shall be entitled to a protocol to extend courtesies at ceremonial lounges at airports.

A chauffeur (equivalent to a chauffeur in the Supreme Court) and secretarial assistant (equivalent to the level of branch officer in the Supreme Court) shall be deployed with retired Chief Justices and retired Judges of the Supreme Court from the date of retirement for one year.