Judicial officers get array of tax-free allowances, Supreme Court forces states to pay allowance arrears by summoning chief secretaries

Judicial officers benefit from numerous tax-free allowances besides their salaries. The Supreme Court intervened to ensure states pay pending allowances as per the Second National Judicial Pay Commission. They receive advance increments for higher qualifications, multiple service and retirement allowances, and utility bill subsidies. Concerns about the risk allowance not being provided in some states were examined.