HC Judges Elevated From Service & Governed By NPS To Get Lesser Pension & PF Than Judges From Bar : Amicus Tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was informed that High Court judges elevated from service governed by the National Pension System (NPS) receive lesser pension and provident fund benefits compared to those elevated from the bar. The amicus curiae highlighted this disparity, noting that judges from the bar receive higher pension benefits due to their previous practice. The court is considering the implications of this disparity and the need for uniformity in pension benefits for all judges, regardless of their prior service background. This issue underscores the importance of equitable treatment in judicial benefits and the need for reforms to address disparities in the pension system.