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Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet Approves Raising Judicial Officers’ Retirement Age to 62
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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The Jammu & Kashmir cabinet has cleared a proposal to increase the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, a move aimed at retaining experienced judges.
The Jammu & Kashmir cabinet recently approved a proposal to raise the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting and reflects the government's intent to keep seasoned judges in the judiciary longer.
The move is expected to help address the backlog of cases by retaining experienced judges who can handle complex matters. By extending the tenure, the state aims to improve the efficiency of its judicial system.
After the cabinet's approval, the proposal will be forwarded to the Governor for assent. No opposition has been reported, and the government says the change will be implemented through a new ordinance.
The decision aligns with similar reforms in other Indian states that have increased retirement ages for judges to enhance judicial capacity.
The move is expected to help address the backlog of cases by retaining experienced judges who can handle complex matters. By extending the tenure, the state aims to improve the efficiency of its judicial system.
After the cabinet's approval, the proposal will be forwarded to the Governor for assent. No opposition has been reported, and the government says the change will be implemented through a new ordinance.
The decision aligns with similar reforms in other Indian states that have increased retirement ages for judges to enhance judicial capacity.