One Rank One Pension for Retired HC Judges | Supreme Court Landmark Ruling Explained #youtubeshorts

In a historic verdict, the Supreme Court of India has ensured "One Rank One Pension" for all retired High Court judges, marking a major step toward judicial equality and independence.

👨‍⚖️ Key Highlights of the Judgment:

All retired High Court judges—whether appointed from the bar or judicial services—to receive equal and full pension.

Retired Chief Justices: ₹15 lakh/year; Other HC Judges: ₹13.5 lakh/year.

Additional Judges to receive the same pension as permanent judges.

Breaks in service will not affect pension entitlement.

New Pension Scheme (NPS) judges to receive full pension; states must refund NPS contributions.

Family pension and gratuity extended to kin of judges who died while in office.

Allowances under the High Court Judges Act, 1954 will apply, including leave encashment and PF.

The Court held that any discrimination in post-retirement benefits violates Article 14 of the Constitution.

📚 Case Name: In Re: Refixation of Pension – SMW(C) No. 4/2024
🔖 Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 595

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