Summary
- The Supreme Court has urged all States and Union Territories to raise the retirement age of judicial officers to 62 years.
- Seven States—Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal—have already agreed to this increase from the current age of 60.
- This decision follows a sanction granted by the respective State governments, reflecting a significant shift in judicial policy.
- The move could enhance judicial continuity and experience across these States, impacting the administration of justice.
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