Supreme Court Directs Uniform Rules for Court Managers: Mandates Better Pay & Service Conditions for Court Managers
The Supreme Court directed all High Courts to frame uniform rules for Court Managers within 3 months, adopting Assam's 2018 Rules as a model. It mandated their regularization, Class-II Gazetted status, and career progression, while allowing states to modify rules as needed. The judgment emphasized judicial efficiency and upheld Article 229 & 309 (Constitution) for service conditions. Existing contractual Court Managers must pass a suitability test for regularization, with benefits from their initial appointment date but no arrears. The ruling ensures standardized administrative support to reduce judges' workload and enhance justice delivery.
Facts Of The Case:
The case originated from multiple Interlocutory Applications (IAs) and a Writ Petition concerning the service conditions of C...