Parliamentary panel supports increasing retirement age of SC, HC judges

A parliamentary committee on Monday recommended a performance appraisal system for extending the tenure of judges of the Supreme Court and high courts beyond the existing retirement age. At present, while Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 years, judges of the 25 high courts demit office at 62. The… Continue reading Parliamentary panel supports increasing retirement age of SC, HC judges

Computer Age Management reports Q1 consolidated profit at Rs 75.67 cr

Illustration: Ajay Mohanty Computer Age Management Services Ltd has reported a consolidated profit for the April-June 2023 quarter at Rs 75.67 crore, the company said on Saturday. The company, one of the largest registrar and transfer agents in the mutual fund industry, has reported a consolidated profit at Rs 64.60 crore in the… Continue reading Computer Age Management reports Q1 consolidated profit at Rs 75.67 cr

EC against Parl panel’s advice to lower age to contest Assembly polls to 18

A parliamentary panel has suggested reducing the minimum age required to run in national elections, particularly Assembly elections, from 25 to 18 years. However, the Election Commission (EC) has resisted this proposal, arguing it’s “unrealistic” to expect individuals of such a young age to manage the responsibilities of public representation. Currently, the minimum… Continue reading EC against Parl panel’s advice to lower age to contest Assembly polls to 18

Parliamentary panel suggests reducing of age to contest LS, assembly polls

A parliamentary committee on Friday batted for reducing the minimum age to contest Lok Sabha and assembly elections, saying it would give the youth equal opportunities to engage in democracy. According to the present legal framework, a person should be at least 25 years old to contest Lok Sabha and assembly polls. The… Continue reading Parliamentary panel suggests reducing of age to contest LS, assembly polls