Cooling-off period not needed for good judges post retirement: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has dismissed the need for a mandatory cooling-off period for retired judges before they take up government roles. He emphasized the importance of experienced judges in tribunals and noted differing opinions within the judiciary on this matter. Concerns about judicial independence and potential conflicts of interest were acknowledged, but Meghwal argued that capable judges should not be restricted from immediate appointments.
- ▪Arjun Ram Meghwal stated there is no need for a cooling-off period for retired judges taking government roles.
- ▪He highlighted the shortage of experienced judges in tribunals like the NCLT and NCLAT.
- ▪The Minister acknowledged differing views within the judiciary regarding post-retirement appointments.
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Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has rejected the idea of a mandatory "cooling-off period" for retired judges before they take up assignments from the government, saying there is no case for restricting "judicious and mentally sound" people from continuing to work.Also read | Should judges accept official posts after retirement? In an exclusive interview with PTI on Thursday (May 28, 2026), Mr. Meghwal, who is a Minister of State (independent charge) in the Ministry of Law and Justice, said there were "two schools of thought" within the judiciary itself on whether retired judges should immediately take up assignments."Some say there should be a cooling period, some say appointments should not be made in haste, while others say there should not be a delay.
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