The Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday defended the lifetime security provided to its retired judges. The SC mentioned that the arrangement is lawful, and backed by the Presidential Order, considering their sensitive past duties and security risks.

A court spokesperson said, the recently issued circular is aimed at implementing established security protocols, scaling down force deployment beyond what the law allows, and ensuring better coordination between the apex court, the Interior Ministry, and provincial governments.

“This is not about extraordinary favour or added privileges,” the spokesperson said. “It’s about aligning security with legal entitlements and preventing unnecessary overuse of state resources.”

:In line with this approach, the court also streamlined the Chief Justice’s se

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