Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the high court judges are determined by the State Legislature.
2.The retired chief justice and judges are entitled to 33 percent of their last drawn salary as monthly pension.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of a high court are determined from time to time by Parliament.
- They cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment except during a financial emergency.
- The retired chief justice and judges are entitled to 50% of their last drawn salary as monthly pension.
Source: Laxmikanth
