New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The Supreme Court has issued notices in a contempt petition filed by the Judicial Service Association of Delhi over the government's alleged failure to implement directions granting soft loan facilities to judicial officers.

The contempt petition, argued by senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, pointed out that despite a judgment dated January 4, 2024, and subsequent compliance orders, the Delhi Government has not acted on the Second National Judicial Pay Commission's recommendation to extend soft loans of up to Rs 10 lakh at nominal interest for purchasing vehicles.

Appearing as amicus curiae, advocate K Parameshwar also supported the plea, stressing that the continued non-implementation amounts to wilful disobedience...