Judicial Accountability, Real Estate Directives & Bench Milestones
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Today's edition covers landmark developments in judicial administration, including the Supreme Court's scrutiny of post-resignation perks for judges and a historic milestone in High Court appointments. We also highlight critical rulings on consumer protection in real estate and statutory narcotics enforcement.
Supreme Court Examines Judicial Accountability: Notice Issued on Plea to Strip Perks from Resigning Judges
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Government on a plea seeking to discontinue post-retirement perks and pensions for judges who resign to circumvent formal impeachment proceedings. The petitioner contends that allowing judges facing misconduct inquiries to retain state-funded privileges undermines public faith in the judiciary. The outcome could establish vital statutory guardrails for judicial integrity and ethical accountability.
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