SC Says 14 States so Far Agree to Raise Retirement Age of Judicial Officers From 60 to 62 Years

SC says 14 states so far agree to raise retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 yrs

The Supreme Court on Monday said 14 states have agreed to raise the retirement age of district judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, expressing hope that others will follow. The bench declined urgent hearings on individual judges' pleas, saying the matter concerns the court and state governments.

SC says 14 States so far agree to raise retirement age of Judicial Officers from 60 to 62 years

SC notes 14 states agree to raise district judicial retirement age to 62, urging others to follow, with petitions not listed for urgent hearing.

14 states agree to raise district judges' retirement age to 62

The Supreme Court welcomed 14 states agreeing to raise district judges' retirement age to 62. The move advances efforts for a uniform retirement policy across India's district judiciary.