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According to constitutional provisions, at present, while Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 years, judges of the 25 high courts demit office at 62.

The government opposes the recommendation to extend the retirement age of judges based on their performance, stating that it may lead to undue favoritism and erode the powers of Parliament. They argue that linking performance evaluation to retirement age may not be practical and will not yield desired results. The government also expresses concerns about judges being susceptible to pressures and the burden it would create on the judiciary and executive. The parliamentary panel acknowledges the government's response and decides not to pursue the recommendation.

India News: PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, a senior JD(U) leader said.

Extending the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges based on their performance may not be practical, will "further erode" Parliament's powers and may result in "undue favouritism", the government has told a parliamentary panel.