MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Judicial Employees Federation staged a protest outside the Esplanade Metropolitan Magistrate court in Mumbai, wearing black ribbons and demanding pay scales on a par with those of Bombay high court employees.The protest is part of a phased statewide agitation that began on September 16. The federation has scheduled the second phase for October 16 and 17, 2026.The employees allege that a proposal seeking salary parity between subordinate court staff and Bombay high court employees has been pending with the state government since January 31, 2025.They said repeated representations had failed to elicit a decision, prompting them to intensify their agitation.The Judges Association has also backed the demand, citing recommendations made by a special committee constituted by the Bombay high court. The committee submitted its report on January 31, 2025.
