Official posts for judges after retirement
Official posts for judges after retirement" but accepting such posts is a controversial issue in India.
Arguments against retired judges accepting official positions:
Threat to judicial independence: Some people believe that if judges know they might get a good job after retirement.
They might be swayed by the government while making rulings.
This could undermine the public's trust in the judiciary's impartiality.
Arguments in favor of retired judges accepting official positions:
Experience and expertise: Retired judges have a wealth of experience and legal expertise that can be valuable in government positions.
There are no current laws in India specifically barring retired judges from accepting such posts.
However, the 14th Law Commission recommended that judges not take up post-retirement jobs from the government.
In September 2023, a Supreme Court bench dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a mandatory cooling-off period for retired judges before accepting such assignments.
The Court said the decision is up to the individual judge.
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