Supreme Court Seeks Uniform Post-Retirement Benefits for Judges

Exam-focused facts from the 22 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Supreme Court of India directed the Centre to set up a panel for uniform post-retirement benefits for former high court judges.
The panel is to be constituted within two weeks and must submit its report within three months.
The bench comprised Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana.
The petition was filed by Justice VS Dave, President of the Association of Retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
The issue highlighted disparity in benefits such as domestic help, driver, telephone, medical reimbursement, and stay in government accommodations across states.