The salary and allowances of Supreme Court judges in India are determined by law. The details are outlined in the “High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954” and are subject to amendments.
- Salary:
- The basic salary of a judge of the Supreme Court is fixed by the law. The salary is payable monthly.
- Dearness Allowance:
- Judges are entitled to receive dearness allowance, which is adjusted periodically to account for changes in the cost of living.
- Constituency Allowance:
- Judges are eligible for a constituency allowance to cover expenses related to maintaining a residence in Delhi during their tenure.
- Sumptuary Allowance:
- A sumptuary allowance is provided to judges to meet the expenses incurred on hospitality and entertainment.
- Official Residence:
- Judges are provided with official residences or, alternatively, a house rent allowance.
- Travelling Allowance:
- Judges are entitled to traveling allowances for official tours and journeys.
- Leave Travel Concession:
- Judges are eligible for leave travel concession for travel within India.
- Medical Facilities:
- Judges receive medical facilities, including reimbursement of medical expenses.
- Pension and Retirement Benefits:
- Upon retirement, judges are entitled to receive a pension, and they may also be eligible for other retirement benefits as per the rules.
