Govt. has absolute majority to raise judges’ retirement ages
On reading your editorial on 14 August, 2026, the impression I got was that you have written it in complete agreement with the objections raised by certain opposition political parties, legal professionals and some civil society organisations, etc., against the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of all members of the judiciary. In the […]
The government possesses a clear majority, enabling it to raise the retirement ages for judges. This proposal has faced objections from opposition parties, legal professionals, and civil society groups. Some contend that changes to retirement dates should only be considered during a constitutional amendment, as it would apply to all current judges and be perceived as an attempt to influence them.
However, the author argues that extending the retirement age for new appointees only would not discriminate against sitting judges. They question why opponents object to the amendment, suggesting their hostility towards a specific judge and alleging that law enforcement authorities are attempting to undermine efforts to prosecute corrupt politicians.
The author firmly supports the government's actions and stands behind its mandate to hold accountable those who committed heinous crimes while in power.
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