A recent Supreme Court move just changed the game. The top court has ordered the government to form a committee within 2 weeks to create uniform post-retirement benefits for former High Court judges; from security to housing, medical care to domestic help. Right now, benefits vary wildly from state to state. One retired judge might get a guard and a house; another gets nothing. This isn’t just about comfort; it’s about dignity, safety, and institutional respect. The court, led by CJI Surya Kant, called out the inconsistency as unfair and potentially risky. With the Solicitor General on board, the committee must submit recommendations in just 3 months. For aspirants: This is a key example of judicial intervention in administrative welfare; blending Articles 214-231 with the principle of equality under Article 14. Expect this in Mains and state judiciary exams. The real lesson? Even after retirement, the judiciary watches over itself; and ensures no judge is left behind.