Superannuation age of judges in J&K raised to 62

Srinagar, Oct 6: In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the enhancement of the superannuation age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, subject to assessment by the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
According to an order issued by the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, the competent authority has accorded sanction to the enhancement of the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, subject to the High Court’s evaluation of the fitness, eligibility, suitability, performance, and continued utility of the officer concerned. The decision follows the recommendation of the Full Court of the High Court made on August 10, 2026.
The Full Court, in its deliberations, resolved to recommend that the retirement age of judicial officers in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh be raised to 62 years, provided such officers are found fit and eligible for continued service beyond the age of 60.
According to the order, necessary amendments in the relevant rules shall be undertaken in consultation with the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
It is worth mentioning that the Supreme Court had earlier directed States and Union Territories to take a decision regarding the enhancement of the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years in consultation with their respective High Courts. (KNO)