Art. 138 · Part 11
Remuneration of Judges
न्यायाधीशको पारिश्रमिक
Original Text
The remuneration and conditions of service of judges shall be determined by federal law. Their salary cannot be altered to their disadvantage during their term.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Judges\' salaries are set by federal law, not by the government of the day. The critical protection: no government can CUT a judge\'s pay or benefits while they\'re serving. This stops politicians from financially pressuring judges who rule against them.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
न्यायाधीशको तलब संघीय कानुनले तोक्छ। सेवा अवधिमा तलब घटाउन पाइँदैन।
✅ Strengths
Salary protection is essential for judicial independence.
⚠️ Concerns
Judicial salaries, while protected, are modest — potentially making judges vulnerable to corruption.