3.3. Salary and Allowances

Article 125 of the Indian Constitution leaves it to the Indian Parliament to determine the salary, other allowances, leave of absence, pension, etc. of the Supreme Court judges. However, the Parliament cannot alter any of these privileges and rights to the judge's disadvantage after his appointment. Salaries, allowances and pensions of the judges of Supreme Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and are non-votable by the Parliament.