Kuldip Singh vs Union Of India (Uoi)

The Supreme Court addressed the medical facilities available to retired judges under the Supreme Court Judges Rules, 1959, and Section 23C of the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Services) Act, 1958. The Court held that retired judges are entitled to medical treatment facilities akin to retired central civil services officers, and clarified that the provisions of Rule 5 and Section 23C are applicable to them. The Court also noted the delegation of powers for medical reimbursement claims to the registrar general of the Supreme Court, emphasizing the flexibility in seeking treatment from private hospitals.