The Hindu·3 min read·medium
States cannot cite financial burden to oppose raising retirement age of judicial officers: Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court of India has directed state governments to reconsider raising the retirement age of judicial officers, dismissing financial burden as a valid excuse. The court argued that retaining experienced judges is more cost-effective than managing vacancies.
Observing that States cannot cite financial burden to oppose raising the retirement age of judicial officers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) asked State governments to revisit the issue of enhancing the age of superannuation of judges and decide within two weeks.
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