The Supreme Court has asked all state governments to reconsider raising the retirement age of judicial officers and take a decision within two weeks, saying financial burden is not a valid reason to oppose the move. The court said retaining experienced judges could be less costly than replacing them and filling vacancies.

The Supreme Court has asked all state governments to reconsider raising the retirement age of judicial officers and take a decision within two weeks, saying financial burden is…

Supreme Court rules states can't oppose raising judicial retirement age due to financial burden, urging urgent reconsideration.