The Supreme Court will commence hearings from October 28 on critical issues linked to determining seniority within the higher judiciary's cadre.

Led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, the five-judge Constitution bench will tackle various aspects of career stagnation affecting lower judicial officers nationwide, including potential references to a larger bench.

Amidst divergent views from high courts and state governments, the Supreme Court seeks to devise a comprehensive strategy to address limited promotional opportunities for judicial officers, countering concerns of unjust disadvantages against directly recruited district judges.

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