Article 125 Salaries and allowances of judges
Duration: 2 min
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This educational video segment focuses on Article 125 of the Indian Constitution, specifically regarding the salaries and allowances of Supreme Court judges. The instructor, standing in front of a digital whiteboard, explains that the Parliament of India has the authority to determine the salaries, allowances, leave, and pension of these judges. A crucial constitutional provision highlighted is that once a judge is appointed, their salary and allowances cannot be varied to their disadvantage. The lecture provides specific numerical data: the Chief Justice of India receives a salary of 2,80,000, while other judges receive 2,50,000. Additionally, the pension is defined as 50% of the last month's salary. The instructor uses a pen to circle these key figures on the screen to aid student retention.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video begins with the instructor introducing the topic 'Article 125: Salaries and Allowances of Judges.' He reads the first bullet point, explaining that Parliament determines the financial benefits. He then discusses the second point, emphasizing the security of the judge's income, noting that it cannot be reduced after appointment. He proceeds to the salary figures, pointing out '2,80,000' for the Chief Justice and '2,50,000' for other judges. He circles these numbers in red ink. He also points to the pension clause, which states it is 50% of the last month's salary. He writes these salary figures on the right side of the board for better visibility.
2:00 – 2:02 02:00-02:02
In the final seconds, the instructor focuses on the pension calculation. He points to the '50%' text on the slide and circles it again. He writes '50%' on the side next to the salary figures, reinforcing the calculation method for the pension. The video ends with him holding the pen, having completed the explanation of the financial provisions.
The lesson effectively breaks down Article 125 into three main components: the authority to set salaries (Parliament), the protection against reduction (security of tenure), and the specific financial figures (2.8L and 2.5L) plus the pension formula (50%). The visual aids of circling numbers and writing them on the side reinforce the memorization of these specific values for exam purposes. The instructor's gestures guide the viewer's attention to the most critical data points required for legal examinations.