JK News Today
Srinagar, 23, Oct 2026: A delegation of retired judicial employees, comprising Mr. Mangat Ram Parihar, Mr. Bilal Ahmad Shah, Mr. Mohammad Abdullah Wani and Mr. Mohd. Amin Mir, met the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today to discuss the long-pending grievances of the retired judicial fraternity, particularly the implementation of the recommendations of the Shetty Commission.
During the meeting, the delegation held a detailed discussion on the non-implementation and delay in extending the benefits arising from the Shetty Commission recommendations by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir. The members highlighted the difficulties faced by retired judicial employees due to the prolonged pendency of these issues and urged that appropriate steps be taken for their early resolution in accordance with the applicable directions and orders.
The Hon’ble Chief Justice gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured its members that the concerns and pending issues raised by the retired judicial employees would be considered and that efforts would be made to address their grievances.
The meeting assumes special significance as it provided an important opportunity for retired judicial employees to personally present their long-standing concerns before the head of the institution. The delegation expressed its appreciation for this opportunity, describing it as a significant and encouraging step towards addressing the genuine issues of the retired judicial fraternity across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
On behalf of all retired judicial employees, the delegation expressed its heartfelt gratitude to His Lordship, the Hon’ble Chief Justice, and Mr. Haq Nawaz, Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Justice, for facilitating the meeting and providing a valuable platform for the discussion of matters of considerable concern to retired judicial employees.
The delegation expressed hope that this positive initiative would pave the way for the early resolution of long-pending grievances and the implementation of the Shetty Commission recommendations in accordance with the applicable rules, directions and judicial orders.
The retired judicial employees reiterated their faith in the institution of the judiciary and expressed confidence that their genuine concerns would receive due consideration.
