india ⚖️ Bihar High Court raises judicial retirement age to 62
The Patna High Court has decided to increase the retirement age for judicial officers in Bihar from 60 to 62 years. This resolution was communicated on August 31, 2026, following a Full Court decision made on August 18, 2026. This move happens while the Supreme Court is still deciding on a uniform national enhancement to 62 years. Earlier, a Supreme Court bench directed states to decide on raising the age to 61 years starting April 1, 2026. Now, Bihar joins states like Madhya Pradesh and Telangana moving towards the 62-year retirement age.