Salaries, etc., of Judges
Article 125 — Salaries, etc., of Judges
of the Supreme Court such salaries as may be determined by Parliament by law and, until provision in that behalf is so made, such salaries as are specified in the Second Schedule.] (2) Every Judge shall be entitled to such privileges and allowances and to such rights in respect of leave of absence and pension as may from time to time be determined by or under law made by Parliament and, until so determined, to such privileges, allowances and rights as are specified in the Second Schedule:
Provided that neither the privileges nor the allowances of a Judge nor his rights in respect of leave of absence or pension shall be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
Plain English Summary
This article deals with how the salaries and benefits (like leave and pension) of judges of the Supreme Court are decided. Parliament has the power to set these salaries by law, and initially, they are based on what is written in the Second Schedule. Importantly, once a judge is appointed, their existing privileges and rights cannot be reduced.
Key Points
- Salaries for Supreme Court judges are determined by a law made by Parliament.
- Initially, salaries are specified in the Second Schedule of the Constitution.
- Judges are entitled to specific privileges, allowances, leave of absence, and pension as determined by law.
- A judge's existing privileges or rights cannot be changed to their disadvantage after they have been appointed.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the constitutional framework for ensuring that the judges of the Supreme Court receive appropriate compensation and protection, safeguarding their status once appointed.
Landmark Judgements
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