The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-09-05
The Supreme Court is pushing for a nation-wide uniform enhancement of the
The Supreme Court is pushing for a nation-wide uniform enhancement of the retirement age from 60 to 62 years in the district judiciary. At present, the Judge-to-population ratio in the country works out to be approximately 22 judges per million population. The judiciary’s greatest strength, which is public faith, is fast-depleting. The Supreme Court issued clear, actionable directions on September 1. The Supreme Court mandates a retirement age increase to 62 for judges to combat attrition and improve judicial efficiency.
Why it matters. Why it matters: The Supreme Court is pushing for a nation-wide uniform enhancement of the retirement age from 60 to 62 years in the district judiciary.
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