Chandigarh, March 22 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday granted a final opportunity to the central government and accountant general (accounts & entitlements), Chandigarh to comply with the law laid down by the Supreme Court regarding pension fixation of HC judges. The law was restated by the HC in its August 2025 order while disposing off a petition by retired HC Judge Ritu Tagore.

The HC was hearing a contempt petition filed by Justice (retd) Tagore, arising out of non-compliance with the August 2025 order concerning fixation of her pension. She retired on September 28, 2024.

During the hearing, counsel appearing for central government and accountant general (A&E), Chandigarh sought additional time to file compliance affid...