Art. 141 · Part 11
Retirement of Judge
न्यायाधीश अवकाश
Original Text
SC judges retire at 65 years. High Court judges retire at 63. District Court judges retire at age determined by law.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Mandatory retirement ages: Supreme Court judges at 65, High Court judges at 63. No extensions, no exemptions. This creates natural turnover and prevents any judge from becoming permanently entrenched. After retirement, they\'re entitled to pension if they\'ve served the minimum period.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
सर्वोच्च ६५ वर्षमा, उच्च ६३ वर्षमा अनिवार्य अवकाश। कुनै अपवाद छैन।
✅ Strengths
Automatic turnover prevents geriatric courts and creates opportunity for new talent.
⚠️ Concerns
Some argue 65 is too young for experienced jurists; others say it\'s too old for reform.